2016 FBS Independents 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 | Notre Dame | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 3.67 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5.00 |
| 3 | Army | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5.00 |
| 3 | BYU | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |