2017 FBS Independents Leaders Passes Defended - Games at Home Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 7 | 6 | 27 | 33 | 4.71 |
| 2 | Army | 6 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 4.00 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 5 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 4.40 |
| 4 | BYU | 6 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 3.33 |