2021 Independent Leaders Passes Defended - Games Lost Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 11 | 6 | 31 | 37 | 3.36 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 11 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 2.91 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 10 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 2.90 |
| 4 | BYU | 3 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4.00 |
| 5 | Liberty | 5 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 2.00 |
| 6 | Notre Dame | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2.00 |
| 6 | Army | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1.00 |