2025 FBS Independents Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/19/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 8 | 18 | 39 | 57 | 7.13 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 13 | 11 | 39 | 50 | 3.85 |
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 8 | 18 | 39 | 57 | 7.13 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 13 | 11 | 39 | 50 | 3.85 |