2016 FBS Independents Leaders Passes Defended - Games at Home Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYU | 6 | 9 | 26 | 35 | 5.83 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6 | 3 | 29 | 32 | 5.33 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 6 | 6 | 23 | 29 | 4.83 |
| 4 | Army | 5 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 3.80 |