2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders First Downs - Games Won Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue | 4 | 45 | 47 | 6 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 2 | Penn State | 10 | 117 | 105 | 17 | 239 | 23.9 |
| 3 | Illinois | 5 | 43 | 66 | 10 | 119 | 23.8 |
| 4 | Indiana | 3 | 20 | 40 | 7 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 5 | Ohio State | 11 | 79 | 143 | 19 | 241 | 21.9 |
| 6 | Maryland | 8 | 68 | 92 | 14 | 174 | 21.8 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 7 | 78 | 65 | 9 | 152 | 21.7 |
| 8 | Minnesota | 6 | 71 | 44 | 14 | 129 | 21.5 |
| 9 | Michigan | 15 | 121 | 159 | 18 | 298 | 19.9 |
| 9 | Rutgers | 7 | 91 | 39 | 9 | 139 | 19.9 |
| 11 | Northwestern | 8 | 52 | 84 | 15 | 151 | 18.9 |
| 12 | Michigan State | 4 | 22 | 46 | 6 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 13 | Nebraska | 5 | 53 | 28 | 8 | 89 | 17.8 |
| 14 | Iowa | 10 | 68 | 62 | 20 | 150 | 15.0 |