2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games in October Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian State | 4 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 5.75 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 5 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 4.80 |
| 3 | Idaho | 4 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 5.00 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 4.25 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 4 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 6 | Troy | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 4.33 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 4.00 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 3 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 5.00 |
| 8 | Texas State | 4 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 10 | Louisiana-Monroe | 5 | 2 | 22 | 24 | 4.80 |
| 11 | South Alabama | 4 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 2.50 |