2026 FBS Independents Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/22/2026
| Name | Team | Yr | Pos | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jayden Sanders | Notre Dame | SO | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| 1 | Joey O'Brien | Notre Dame | FR | S | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
| 1 | Keon Keeley | Notre Dame | SR | DL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
| 1 | Leonard Moore | Notre Dame | JR | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |