2016 FBS Independents Leaders Passes Defended - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 4 | 1 | 21 | 22 | 5.50 |
| 2 | BYU | 5 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 4.40 |
| 3 | Army | 4 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 4.25 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 4 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 3.75 |