2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn State | 4 | 17 | 26 | 5 | 48 | 12.0 |
| 1 | Ohio State | 4 | 29 | 26 | 6 | 61 | 15.3 |
| 3 | Iowa | 4 | 14 | 29 | 4 | 47 | 11.8 |
| 4 | Maryland | 4 | 44 | 31 | 8 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 5 | Northwestern | 4 | 34 | 33 | 5 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Rutgers | 4 | 38 | 33 | 5 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 4 | 30 | 35 | 9 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 8 | Nebraska | 4 | 24 | 36 | 3 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 9 | Michigan | 4 | 22 | 37 | 7 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 10 | Illinois | 4 | 31 | 41 | 12 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 10 | Michigan State | 4 | 43 | 41 | 6 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 12 | Minnesota | 4 | 40 | 46 | 2 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 13 | Purdue | 4 | 22 | 47 | 8 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 14 | Indiana | 4 | 29 | 56 | 11 | 96 | 24.0 |