2026 Big Ten Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games in August/September Only through 10/13/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 4 | 6 | 24 | 30 | 7.50 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 4 | 3 | 26 | 29 | 7.25 |
| 3 | Iowa | 4 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 5.75 |
| 4 | Northwestern | 3 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 7.33 |
| 4 | UCLA | 4 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 5.50 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 4 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 5.50 |
| 7 | Washington | 4 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 5.25 |
| 7 | Penn State | 4 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 5.25 |
| 9 | Illinois | 4 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4.50 |
| 10 | Nebraska | 4 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 4.00 |
| 11 | Minnesota | 4 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 11 | Purdue | 4 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 13 | Michigan State | 4 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 3.25 |
| 14 | USC | 5 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 2.40 |
| 15 | Maryland | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 2.75 |
| 16 | Rutgers | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 2.50 |
| 16 | Michigan | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 2.50 |
| 18 | Indiana | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2.00 |