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Here are the B1G’s team statistical leaders through Week 3 of the 2021 season
By Nick Schultz
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We’re 3 weeks into the season, which means B1G play is fast approaching. So what teams are doing well through non-conference action?
Imagine saying Michigan, Rutgers and Michigan State would lead the B1G in scoring offense a year ago. Or Maryland would lead the league in passing offense. Crazy, right?
On the other side, Greg Schiano continues his turnaround on D this year, putting his team toward the top of 3 major categories. Penn State’s defense is also looking sharp early on.
Here are the B1G’s statistical leaders after Week 3:
Offensive leaders
Scoring offense
1. Michigan: 47 points per game
2. Rutgers: 41 points per game
3. Michigan State: 39.3 points per game
Yards per play
1. Ohio State: 8.12 yards per play
2. Michigan: 7.88 yards per play
3. Michigan State: 7.76 yards per play
Passing offense
1. Maryland: 343 yards per game
2. Purdue: 326.3 yards per game
3. Ohio State: 321 yards per game
Rushing offense
1. Michigan: 350.3 yards per game
2. Wisconsin: 266 yards per game
3. Michigan State: 263.7 yards per game
Defensive Leaders
Yards per play allowed
1. Penn State: 4.19 yards per play
2. Rutgers: 4.22 yards per play
3. Iowa: 4.23 yards per play
Turnover margin
1. Rutgers: +8
2. Iowa +5
2. Penn State +5
Opponent 3rd down conversion
1. Rutgers: 17.5 percent
2. Wisconsin: 20.83 percent
3. Indiana: 27.5 percent
Nick Schultz is a columnist and breaking news writer for Saturday Tradition. A 2020 graduate of Loyola Chicago, he covered the Ramblers' 2018 Final Four run from beginning to end and has worked at NBC Sports Chicago. Follow Nick on Twitter @NickSchultz_7.