2024 FBS Independents Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 12 | 10 | 52 | 62 | 5.17 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 11 | 17 | 50 | 67 | 6.09 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 10 | 6 | 34 | 40 | 4.00 |