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Florida State Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Chris Weinke holds Florida State's career passing yards record with 9,839 yards (1997–2000). Jordan Travis (8,644) and Chris Rix (8,390) round out the top three. 8 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Jordan Travis (2019–2023), No. 2 on the list.
Florida State SeminolesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Weinke | 1997–2000 | 9,839 |
| 2 | Jordan Travis | 2019–2023 | 8,644 |
| 3 | Chris Rix | 2001–2004 | 8,390 |
| 4 | Jameis Winston | 2013–2014 | 7,964 |
| 5 | EJ Manuel | 2009–2012 | 7,736 |
| 6 | Drew Weatherford | 2005–2008 | 7,567 |
| 7 | Christian Ponder | 2007–2010 | 6,872 |
| 8 | Gary Huff | 1970–1972 | 6,378 |
| 9 | Danny Kanell | 1992–1995 | 6,372 |
| 10 | Deondre Francois | 2016–2018 | 6,291 |
| 11 | Thad Busby | 1994–1997 | 5,916 |
| 12 | Charlie Ward | 1989–1993 | 5,747 |
| 13 | James Blackman | 2017–2020 | 5,445 |
| 14 | Bill Cappleman | 1967–1969 | 4,904 |
| 15 | Casey Weldon | 1988–1991 | 4,628 |
| 16 | Peter Tom Willis | 1986–1989 | 4,291 |
| 17 | Jimmy Jordan | 1976–1979 | 4,144 |
| 18 | Chip Ferguson | 1985–1988 | 3,846 |
| 19 | Wally Woodham | 1975–1979 | 3,550 |
| 20 | Kelly Lowrey | 1980–1983 | 3,469 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Florida State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.