2025 Big Ten Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 5 | 5 | 29 | 34 | 6.80 |
| 2 | Iowa | 4 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 2 | Nebraska | 3 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 4.67 |
| 4 | Northwestern | 4 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 4.00 |
| 4 | UCLA | 4 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 3.50 |
| 6 | Michigan | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 3.25 |
| 6 | Purdue | 5 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 2.40 |
| 8 | Indiana | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 3.25 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1.80 |
| 10 | Penn State | 3 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 3.00 |
| 10 | Michigan State | 3 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 2.67 |
| 12 | Ohio State | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 2.50 |
| 13 | Illinois | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 14 | Maryland | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3.00 |
| 15 | USC | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2.67 |
| 16 | Rutgers | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2.00 |
| 16 | Minnesota | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1.50 |
| 16 | Washington | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1.00 |