2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. FCS (I-AA) Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | 1 | 72 | 21 | 43 | 93 | 2.16 | 93.0 |
| 2 | Michigan State | 1 | 75 | 118 | 54 | 193 | 3.57 | 193.0 |
| 3 | Penn State | 1 | 82 | 58 | 41 | 140 | 3.41 | 140.0 |
| 4 | Rutgers | 1 | 83 | 23 | 37 | 106 | 2.86 | 106.0 |
| 5 | Ohio State | 1 | 99 | 135 | 59 | 234 | 3.97 | 234.0 |
| 6 | Maryland | 1 | 148 | 128 | 65 | 276 | 4.25 | 276.0 |
| 7 | Northwestern | 1 | 162 | 169 | 66 | 331 | 5.02 | 331.0 |