[1] Only two players, Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley and Purdue defensive tackle Jeff Zgonina were unanimously selected by the AP's media panel.
[2] Simeon Rice of the Illinois Fighting Illini was selected as the Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
[1] The undefeated 1992 Michigan Wolverines football team won the conference championship, compiled a 9–0–3 record, and landed eight players on the AP's first-team All-Big Ten squad.
The Ohio State honorees were all defensive players: linebacker Steve Tovar, nose tackle Greg Smith and safety Roger Harper.
[1] Iowa center Mike Devlin was also recognized as the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year.