2021 Independent Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYU | 12 | 13 | 42 | 55 | 4.58 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 13 | 15 | 36 | 51 | 3.92 |
| 3 | Liberty | 12 | 9 | 37 | 46 | 3.83 |
| 4 | Army | 12 | 9 | 30 | 39 | 3.25 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 10 | 2 | 33 | 35 | 3.50 |
| 6 | Connecticut | 10 | 6 | 28 | 34 | 3.40 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 11 | 7 | 26 | 33 | 3.00 |