2026 Big Ten Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games in October Only through 10/31/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern | 5 | 5 | 22 | 27 | 5.40 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 4 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 6.00 |
| 2 | Indiana | 5 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 4.80 |
| 4 | Washington | 4 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 6.25 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 4 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 5.75 |
| 6 | Oregon | 4 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 4.75 |
| 7 | UCLA | 4 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 5.75 |
| 7 | Penn State | 4 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 4.75 |
| 7 | Nebraska | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 4.50 |
| 7 | Ohio State | 4 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 4.00 |
| 11 | Michigan State | 4 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 12 | Maryland | 4 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 4.25 |
| 13 | Rutgers | 4 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 3.25 |
| 14 | Illinois | 4 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 3.00 |
| 15 | Michigan | 4 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 15 | Purdue | 4 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 3.75 |
| 15 | Iowa | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 3.00 |
| 18 | USC | 4 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 2.00 |