2016 Big Ten Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games in November Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 4 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 7.00 |
| 2 | Northwestern | 4 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 6.00 |
| 2 | Michigan | 4 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 6.00 |
| 4 | Ohio State | 4 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 5.75 |
| 5 | Iowa | 4 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 5.00 |
| 6 | Penn State | 4 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 4.50 |
| 7 | Indiana | 4 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 4.25 |
| 8 | Purdue | 4 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 4.00 |
| 8 | Rutgers | 4 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4.00 |
| 10 | Minnesota | 4 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 11 | Illinois | 4 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 3.25 |
| 11 | Nebraska | 4 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 3.25 |
| 13 | Maryland | 4 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 3.00 |
| 14 | Michigan State | 4 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 2.75 |