2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 5 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 4.60 |
| 2 | Indiana | 4 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 4.25 |
| 3 | Penn State | 4 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 3 | Michigan State | 5 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 3.00 |
| 5 | Maryland | 3 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 4.33 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 4.00 |
| 6 | Rutgers | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 3.00 |
| 8 | Nebraska | 2 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 5.50 |
| 8 | Ohio State | 4 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 2.75 |
| 10 | Illinois | 3 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 3.33 |
| 10 | Purdue | 3 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 3.33 |
| 12 | Minnesota | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2.67 |
| 13 | Northwestern | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3.50 |
| 14 | Iowa | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1.33 |