2021 Independent Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYU | 7 | 8 | 27 | 35 | 5.00 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 8 | 5 | 23 | 28 | 3.50 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 4.50 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 5 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 5.00 |
| 5 | Army | 7 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 3.43 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 6 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 3.17 |
| 7 | Liberty | 6 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 3.00 |