2016 Mid-American 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 | Kent State | 3 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 3.00 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 4.00 |
| 2 | Akron | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3.50 |
| 4 | Ohio | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5.00 |
| 4 | Toledo | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 6 | Bowling Green | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 6 | Ball State | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 6 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 10 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 |
| 11 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |