2012 Independent Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYU | 8 | 9 | 40 | 49 | 6.13 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 9 | 8 | 29 | 37 | 4.11 |
| 3 | Army | 11 | 6 | 26 | 32 | 2.91 |
| 4 | Navy | 11 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 2.82 |