2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 10/27/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNLV | 4 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 6.00 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 4 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 4.75 |
| 2 | San Jose State | 4 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 4.75 |
| 4 | North Dakota State | 3 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 5.00 |
| 5 | Hawaii | 3 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 4.33 |
| 5 | Nevada | 3 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 4.33 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2.75 |
| 8 | Air Force | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 5.00 |
| 9 | Wyoming | 3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 3.00 |
| 10 | UTEP | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2.00 |