2017 Mid-American Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games in August/September Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Michigan | 5 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 3.60 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 6.00 |
| 2 | Kent State | 5 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 4.80 |
| 2 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 4.80 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 5.50 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 5 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 4.40 |
| 5 | Akron | 5 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 4.20 |
| 5 | Ball State | 5 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 4.00 |
| 9 | Ohio | 5 | 3 | 29 | 32 | 6.40 |
| 9 | Buffalo | 5 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 3.20 |
| 9 | Toledo | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 12 | Bowling Green | 5 | 2 | 19 | 21 | 4.20 |