2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNLV | 5 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 6.00 |
| 2 | San Jose State | 4 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 5.50 |
| 3 | New Mexico | 5 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 4.40 |
| 4 | Air Force | 4 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 4.25 |
| 4 | Nevada | 4 | 1 | 16 | 17 | 4.25 |
| 6 | North Dakota State | 5 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 4.20 |
| 7 | Wyoming | 5 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 3.80 |
| 8 | Hawaii | 5 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 3.60 |
| 9 | UTEP | 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 2.20 |
| 10 | Northern Illinois | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2.00 |