2022 FBS Independents Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 4 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 3.00 |
| 1 | BYU | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3.00 |
| 1 | Army | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2.50 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 |