2026 American Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games in August/September Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | 4 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 5.25 |
| 2 | UTSA | 4 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 5.00 |
| 3 | Florida Atlantic | 4 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 4.75 |
| 4 | Memphis | 4 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 4.00 |
| 5 | Temple | 4 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 6 | Tulane | 4 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 3.00 |
| 7 | North Texas | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 2.75 |
| 7 | USF | 4 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 2.75 |
| 9 | Army | 3 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 3.33 |
| 9 | East Carolina | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 2.50 |
| 9 | Rice | 4 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 2.50 |
| 12 | Charlotte | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 2.25 |
| 12 | UAB | 4 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 2.25 |
| 14 | Navy | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |