2024 FBS Independents Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 16 | 19 | 63 | 82 | 5.13 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 12 | 10 | 50 | 60 | 5.00 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 11 | 5 | 31 | 36 | 3.27 |