2022 Independent Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYU | 11 | 6 | 44 | 50 | 4.55 |
| 2 | Liberty | 9 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 4.78 |
| 3 | Connecticut | 10 | 11 | 30 | 41 | 4.10 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 8 | 9 | 31 | 40 | 5.00 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 11 | 5 | 31 | 36 | 3.27 |
| 6 | Notre Dame | 12 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 2.67 |
| 7 | Army | 10 | 6 | 23 | 29 | 2.90 |