2026 National Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 08/29/2026
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 8.00 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 2 | North Carolina | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 2 | TCU | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 5 | Hawaii | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 7 | NC State | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |