2016 Conference USA Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall | 2 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 5.50 |
| 1 | Charlotte | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3.50 |
| 1 | North Texas | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5.00 |
| 1 | Southern Mississippi | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |