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Colorado Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Sefo Liufau holds Colorado's career passing yards record with 9,763 yards (2013–2016). Steven Montez (9,710) and Cody Hawkins (7,731) round out the top three. 7 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Shedeur Sanders (2023–2024), No. 5 on the list.
Colorado BuffaloesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sefo Liufau | 2013–2016 | 9,763 |
| 2 | Steven Montez | 2016–2019 | 9,710 |
| 3 | Cody Hawkins | 2007–2010 | 7,731 |
| 4 | Joel Klatt | 2002–2005 | 7,708 |
| 5 | Shedeur Sanders | 2023–2024 | 7,364 |
| 6 | Kordell Stewart | 1991–1994 | 7,027 |
| 7 | Koy Detmer | 1992–1996 | 5,782 |
| 8 | Tyler Hansen | 2008–2011 | 5,705 |
| 9 | Mike Moschetti | 1998–1999 | 5,177 |
| 10 | John Hessler | 1995–1997 | 4,903 |
| 11 | Darian Hagan | 1988–1991 | 4,105 |
| 12 | Steve Vogel | 1981–1984 | 3,912 |
| 13 | Craig Ochs | 2000–2002 | 3,465 |
| 14 | Gale Weidner | 1959–1961 | 3,132 |
| 15 | Randy Essington | 1980–1982 | 2,774 |
| 16 | David Williams | 1973–1975 | 2,626 |
| 17 | Ken Johnson | 1971–1973 | 2,395 |
| 18 | Bernie McCall | 1964–1966 | 2,332 |
| 19 | Bobby Anderson | 1967–1969 | 2,288 |
| 20 | Zack Jordan | 1950–1952 | 2,287 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Colorado only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.