2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 10/09/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson | 4 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 6.00 |
| 2 | Louisville | 5 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 5.00 |
| 2 | California | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 5.00 |
| 4 | Virginia Tech | 3 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 4.67 |
| 5 | NC State | 3 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 4.33 |
| 6 | Duke | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 4.00 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 3.67 |
| 7 | Virginia | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 3.67 |
| 9 | Syracuse | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3.50 |
| 10 | Miami (FL) | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 3.33 |
| 10 | Georgia Tech | 3 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 3.33 |
| 12 | Florida State | 4 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 3.25 |
| 13 | Boston College | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 3.00 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 3.00 |
| 13 | North Carolina | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3.00 |
| 16 | Stanford | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 2.75 |
| 17 | SMU | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2.00 |