2024 FBS Independents Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 12 | 16 | 48 | 64 | 5.33 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 5 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 3.40 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 3 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 2.67 |