2022 Independent Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 6 | 7 | 26 | 33 | 5.50 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 8 | 3 | 24 | 27 | 3.38 |
| 3 | Liberty | 5 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 4.20 |
| 4 | BYU | 4 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 4.75 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 5 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 3.20 |
| 6 | Army | 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 2.40 |
| 6 | Notre Dame | 5 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 2.40 |