2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5.00 |
| 2 | San Diego State | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4.50 |
| 3 | UNLV | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4.00 |
| 4 | Boise State | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 3.67 |
| 5 | Wyoming | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3.50 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3.50 |
| 5 | Utah State | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3.50 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3.00 |
| 8 | Nevada | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3.00 |
| 8 | Hawaii | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 11 | Air Force | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
| 12 | Fresno State | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 |