2026 Big Ten Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/31/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 4 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 5.25 |
| 1 | Oregon | 3 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 6.67 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 4 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 4 | Purdue | 3 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 3.67 |
| 5 | Maryland | 2 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 4.50 |
| 5 | Michigan | 2 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 4.50 |
| 7 | Minnesota | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 5.50 |
| 8 | Michigan State | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 3.00 |
| 9 | Indiana | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7.00 |
| 9 | Illinois | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5.00 |
| 11 | Washington | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2.50 |
| 11 | Penn State | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4.00 |
| 13 | Iowa | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 13 | Northwestern | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 13 | Rutgers | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1.50 |
| 17 | USC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |