2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern | 5 | 50 | 35 | 7 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 2 | 21 | 15 | 1 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 6 | 45 | 62 | 6 | 113 | 18.8 |
| 4 | Nebraska | 7 | 48 | 75 | 9 | 132 | 18.9 |
| 5 | Iowa | 4 | 41 | 31 | 6 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 6 | Rutgers | 6 | 65 | 47 | 7 | 119 | 19.8 |
| 7 | Purdue | 8 | 62 | 79 | 19 | 160 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Maryland | 5 | 37 | 57 | 13 | 107 | 21.4 |
| 9 | Illinois | 7 | 64 | 75 | 15 | 154 | 22.0 |
| 10 | Penn State | 3 | 27 | 36 | 4 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 11 | Minnesota | 7 | 61 | 89 | 7 | 157 | 22.4 |
| 11 | Indiana | 9 | 81 | 105 | 16 | 202 | 22.4 |
| 13 | Michigan State | 8 | 68 | 98 | 16 | 182 | 22.8 |