2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8.00 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3.50 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3.00 |
| 3 | Idaho | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3.00 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2.50 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4.00 |
| 7 | Georgia State | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 7 | South Alabama | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 7 | Texas State | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 10 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.00 |
| 11 | Arkansas State | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |