2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games in August/September Only through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNLV | 4 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 6.50 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 4 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 4.75 |
| 2 | North Dakota State | 4 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 4.75 |
| 2 | San Jose State | 4 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 4.75 |
| 5 | Air Force | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 4.67 |
| 6 | Hawaii | 4 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 4.25 |
| 6 | Nevada | 4 | 1 | 16 | 17 | 4.25 |
| 8 | Wyoming | 4 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 3.50 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2.75 |
| 10 | UTEP | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2.00 |