2016 Independent Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYU | 12 | 19 | 40 | 59 | 4.92 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 11 | 4 | 42 | 46 | 4.18 |
| 3 | Army | 12 | 16 | 27 | 43 | 3.58 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 11 | 7 | 33 | 40 | 3.64 |