2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern | 1 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 2 | Michigan | 3 | 17 | 22 | 2 | 41 | 13.7 |
| 3 | Minnesota | 1 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Ohio State | 1 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Iowa | 2 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Maryland | 1 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 7 | Rutgers | 1 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 1 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 9 | Penn State | 1 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 30.0 |