2022 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 4 | 17 | 37 | 2 | 56 | 14.0 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 4 | 18 | 32 | 3 | 53 | 13.3 |
| 3 | Penn State | 4 | 20 | 24 | 6 | 50 | 12.5 |
| 3 | Minnesota | 4 | 20 | 31 | 3 | 54 | 13.5 |
| 5 | Iowa | 4 | 27 | 28 | 7 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 6 | Maryland | 4 | 28 | 30 | 11 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 7 | Illinois | 4 | 30 | 40 | 12 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 8 | Ohio State | 4 | 31 | 28 | 7 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 9 | Purdue | 4 | 34 | 31 | 8 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 10 | Indiana | 4 | 38 | 56 | 9 | 103 | 25.8 |
| 11 | Michigan State | 4 | 41 | 40 | 4 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 12 | Northwestern | 4 | 43 | 20 | 5 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 13 | Rutgers | 4 | 44 | 43 | 12 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 14 | Nebraska | 4 | 55 | 27 | 2 | 84 | 21.0 |