2017 Mid-American 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 | Northern Illinois | 3 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6.00 |
| 2 | Ohio | 2 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 5.00 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3.50 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3.00 |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4.00 |
| 6 | Kent State | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4.00 |
| 6 | Western Michigan | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4.00 |
| 6 | Akron | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3.00 |
| 9 | Ball State | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5.00 |
| 9 | Buffalo | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5.00 |
| 11 | Toledo | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |