2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/27/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNLV | 7 | 8 | 29 | 37 | 5.29 |
| 2 | Nevada | 7 | 1 | 33 | 34 | 4.86 |
| 2 | North Dakota State | 8 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 4.25 |
| 2 | San Jose State | 8 | 8 | 26 | 34 | 4.25 |
| 5 | New Mexico | 7 | 15 | 17 | 32 | 4.57 |
| 6 | Air Force | 7 | 5 | 24 | 29 | 4.14 |
| 7 | Hawaii | 8 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 3.50 |
| 7 | Wyoming | 8 | 3 | 25 | 28 | 3.50 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 6 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 2.67 |
| 10 | UTEP | 7 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 2.14 |