2024 FBS Independents Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 7 | 7 | 39 | 46 | 6.57 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 7 | 4 | 24 | 28 | 4.00 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 4.50 |