Big Ten football programs ranked by conference winning percentage

The Big Ten is one of the most historic and followed college football conferences in the history of the sport. There are legends and stories that run deep through the heartland. From the early days of leather helmets to today’s finely tuned athletes, the Big Ten is second-to-none when it comes to bringing in revenue and having eyes tuned to their games.

But the conference has had some cyclical moments in its past. There have been periods of dominance from various teams throughout history and that has a good chance of holding true in the future as well. Sure, Ohio State and Michigan have been the top dogs when looking from start to finish, but even the Wolverines hit a pretty deep valley for a while. OSU has not been immune to a down few years either.

But if you take all the conference games, which teams lead the way as far as wins and winning percentage? Yeah, can probably guess that the Buckeyes and Wolverines are at the top, but which is No. 1? Where do things line up from there?

Here is a look at Big Ten records of all the current teams in the conference ranked by winning percentage throughout conference-only games. We count down from No. 14 to No. 1 with total wins also noted.

All information is taken from SportsReference.com.

14
Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Sep 28, 2019; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights mascot Henry looks on during the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

The Details

Conference winning percentage: (.171)
Overall record: (12-58)

13
Maryland Terrapins

Sep 7, 2019; College Park, MD, USA; Maryland Terrapins tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo (9) runs with the ball as Syracuse Orange defensive back Eric Coley (34) tackles during the first quarter at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The Details

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