2026 Conference USA Leaders Passes Defended - Games in August/September Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 6.50 |
| 2 | Delaware | 4 | 1 | 22 | 23 | 5.75 |
| 3 | Liberty | 4 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 4.75 |
| 3 | Missouri State | 4 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 4.75 |
| 5 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 3.60 |
| 6 | FIU | 4 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 4 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 3.00 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee State | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 2.75 |
| 10 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2.00 |