2016 FBS Independents Leaders Passes Defended - Games in October Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 5 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 3.80 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 4 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4.50 |
| 3 | Army | 4 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4.00 |
| 4 | BYU | 3 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 4.33 |