2017 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 5.00 |
| 2 | Troy | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4.00 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5.00 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4.00 |
| 5 | Georgia State | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 6 | South Alabama | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |