2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games in August/September Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 4.80 |
| 1 | Maryland | 5 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 3.80 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 4 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 6.00 |
| 4 | Indiana | 5 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 5.20 |
| 4 | Penn State | 5 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 4.00 |
| 6 | Rutgers | 5 | 5 | 23 | 28 | 5.60 |
| 6 | Purdue | 5 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 4.60 |
| 6 | Iowa | 5 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 4.20 |
| 6 | Michigan | 5 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 3.60 |
| 10 | Michigan State | 5 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 4.60 |
| 11 | Illinois | 5 | 3 | 22 | 25 | 5.00 |
| 11 | Ohio State | 4 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 5.25 |
| 11 | Nebraska | 5 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 4.00 |
| 11 | Northwestern | 5 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 3.20 |