2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 5 | 10 | 28 | 38 | 7.60 |
| 2 | Idaho | 5 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 4.60 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 4 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 5.00 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 5 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 3.60 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 5 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 3.60 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 4 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 3.50 |
| 6 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 2.75 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 5 | 1 | 20 | 21 | 4.20 |
| 8 | Texas State | 4 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 3.25 |
| 8 | South Alabama | 5 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 2.60 |
| 8 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 2.25 |