2022 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | 1 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 2 | Northwestern | 2 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Minnesota | 1 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 1 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 5 | Iowa | 2 | 20 | 19 | 1 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Rutgers | 3 | 36 | 23 | 8 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 7 | Michigan | 3 | 23 | 27 | 2 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 8 | Illinois | 2 | 10 | 28 | 1 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 9 | Maryland | 3 | 31 | 31 | 7 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 10 | Penn State | 3 | 34 | 33 | 5 | 72 | 24.0 |
| 11 | Indiana | 3 | 34 | 40 | 6 | 80 | 26.7 |
| 12 | Purdue | 3 | 22 | 41 | 6 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 13 | Ohio State | 4 | 22 | 45 | 7 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 14 | Michigan State | 4 | 40 | 56 | 8 | 104 | 26.0 |