2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern | 2 | 80 | 238 | 2.98 | 3 | 40.00 | 119.00 |
| 2 | Maryland | 3 | 115 | 370 | 3.22 | 6 | 38.33 | 123.33 |
| 3 | Nebraska | 2 | 91 | 412 | 4.53 | 4 | 45.50 | 206.00 |
| 4 | Minnesota | 3 | 96 | 417 | 4.34 | 7 | 32.00 | 139.00 |
| 5 | Purdue | 3 | 108 | 443 | 4.10 | 8 | 36.00 | 147.67 |
| 6 | Penn State | 4 | 151 | 472 | 3.13 | 5 | 37.75 | 118.00 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 3 | 116 | 478 | 4.12 | 4 | 38.67 | 159.33 |
| 8 | Iowa | 3 | 145 | 513 | 3.54 | 5 | 48.33 | 171.00 |
| 9 | Michigan | 5 | 150 | 524 | 3.49 | 4 | 30.00 | 104.80 |
| 10 | Illinois | 3 | 120 | 528 | 4.40 | 5 | 40.00 | 176.00 |
| 11 | Ohio State | 4 | 157 | 584 | 3.72 | 4 | 39.25 | 146.00 |
| 12 | Indiana | 4 | 155 | 622 | 4.01 | 8 | 38.75 | 155.50 |
| 13 | Rutgers | 4 | 154 | 753 | 4.89 | 7 | 38.50 | 188.25 |
| 14 | Michigan State | 5 | 165 | 818 | 4.96 | 7 | 33.00 | 163.60 |