2016 Sun Belt Conference 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 | Troy | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8.00 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 2 | Idaho | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.00 |
| 6 | Arkansas State | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |