2016 Big Ten Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games in October Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 4.40 |
| 1 | Nebraska | 4 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 5.00 |
| 3 | Michigan | 4 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 5.25 |
| 4 | Indiana | 5 | 4 | 32 | 36 | 7.20 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 4 | 4 | 21 | 25 | 6.25 |
| 4 | Northwestern | 4 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 5.00 |
| 4 | Penn State | 4 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 4.25 |
| 4 | Illinois | 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2.20 |
| 9 | Ohio State | 5 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 4.20 |
| 9 | Iowa | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 4.50 |
| 9 | Rutgers | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 3.50 |
| 9 | Michigan State | 5 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 2.80 |
| 13 | Maryland | 5 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 4.00 |
| 13 | Purdue | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 1.80 |