2020 Big Ten Conference Leaders Penalties - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | 1 | 2 | 30 | 2.0 | 30.0 |
| 2 | Iowa | 1 | 3 | 20 | 3.0 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Illinois | 2 | 7 | 65 | 3.5 | 32.5 |
| 4 | Northwestern | 2 | 8 | 60 | 4.0 | 30.0 |
| 5 | Purdue | 2 | 9 | 45 | 4.5 | 22.5 |
| 6 | Ohio State | 4 | 21 | 204 | 5.3 | 51.0 |
| 7 | Penn State | 3 | 17 | 146 | 5.7 | 48.7 |
| 8 | Maryland | 2 | 14 | 115 | 7.0 | 57.5 |
| 8 | Nebraska | 3 | 21 | 185 | 7.0 | 61.7 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 3 | 21 | 190 | 7.0 | 63.3 |
| 11 | Michigan State | 4 | 29 | 267 | 7.3 | 66.8 |
| 12 | Minnesota | 1 | 8 | 85 | 8.0 | 85.0 |
| 12 | Michigan | 1 | 8 | 89 | 8.0 | 89.0 |
| 14 | Rutgers | 2 | 18 | 149 | 9.0 | 74.5 |