2022 Independent Leaders Passes Defended - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 4 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 4.75 |
| 2 | BYU | 5 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 4.60 |
| 3 | Liberty | 4 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 4.25 |
| 4 | Army | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 3.67 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 5 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 2.20 |
| 6 | Notre Dame | 4 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 2.00 |
| 7 | Connecticut | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 1.80 |