2022 Mountain West Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 5 | 7 | 23 | 30 | 6.00 |
| 2 | San Diego State | 5 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 5.20 |
| 3 | Hawai'i | 5 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 4.40 |
| 4 | Air Force | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 4.50 |
| 4 | Fresno State | 3 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 5.00 |
| 6 | Utah State | 5 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 4.00 |
| 6 | Wyoming | 5 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 3.20 |
| 8 | Boise State | 5 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 3.00 |
| 9 | UNLV | 5 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 4.40 |
| 9 | Colorado State | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 3.50 |
| 11 | Nevada | 5 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 3.40 |
| 11 | San Jose State | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 5.00 |