2016 FBS Independents Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYU | 12 | 20 | 37 | 57 | 4.75 |
| 2 | Army | 11 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 3.27 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 12 | 8 | 36 | 44 | 3.67 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 11 | 3 | 38 | 41 | 3.73 |