2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/09/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 5 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 5.40 |
| 2 | NC State | 5 | 3 | 23 | 26 | 5.20 |
| 3 | Louisville | 4 | 2 | 19 | 21 | 5.25 |
| 4 | Duke | 4 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 4.75 |
| 5 | Clemson | 3 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 6.00 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh | 5 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 3.60 |
| 5 | Miami (FL) | 5 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 3.60 |
| 8 | SMU | 5 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 3.40 |
| 9 | California | 4 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4.00 |
| 10 | Boston College | 4 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 10 | Stanford | 4 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 12 | Florida State | 4 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 3.50 |
| 13 | Syracuse | 3 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 4.33 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | 4 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 3.25 |
| 15 | Virginia Tech | 4 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 2.75 |
| 16 | North Carolina | 3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 3.00 |
| 17 | Georgia Tech | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2.00 |