Michigan State Spartans · 1979–1982
John Leister
John Leister ranks No. 2 in Michigan State career interceptions thrown (35), No. 12 in Michigan State career pass attempts (686) and No. 14 in Michigan State career passing yards (3,999), 1979–1982.
Michigan State SpartansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
Career leaderboards
Michigan State record book
| Record | Rank | Career total | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State career interceptions thrown | No. 2 | 35 | 1979–1982 |
| Michigan State career pass attempts | No. 12 | 686 | 1979–1982 |
| Michigan State career passing yards | No. 14 | 3,999 | 1979–1982 |
| Michigan State career passing touchdowns | No. 14 | 20 | 1979–1982 |
| Michigan State career completions | No. 14 | 313 | 1979–1982 |
Neighbors on the leaderboards
Other Michigan State greats
- Tony Banks1994–1995
- Dan Enos1987–1990
- Steve Juday1963–1965
- Bryan Clark1978–1981
- Tyler O'Connor2013–2016
- Jeff Smoker2000–2003
- Dave Yarema1982–1986
- Todd Schultz1994–1997
Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.