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Houston Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Case Keenum holds Houston's career passing yards record with 19,217 yards (2007–2011). Kevin Kolb (12,964) and Clayton Tune (11,996) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Donovan Smith (2023–2024), No. 15 on the list.
Houston CougarsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Case Keenum | 2007–2011 | 19,217 |
| 2 | Kevin Kolb | 2003–2006 | 12,964 |
| 3 | Clayton Tune | 2018–2022 | 11,996 |
| 4 | David Klingler | 1988–1991 | 9,430 |
| 5 | Greg Ward Jr. | 2013–2016 | 8,705 |
| 6 | Jason McKinley | 1997–2000 | 8,694 |
| 7 | André Ware | 1987–1989 | 8,202 |
| 8 | Chuck Clements | 1993–1996 | 7,112 |
| 9 | David Piland | 2010–2014 | 5,790 |
| 10 | Jimmy Klingler | 1991–1993 | 5,243 |
| 11 | D'Erig King | 2016–2019 | 4,925 |
| 12 | Gerald Landry | 1983–1986 | 4,512 |
| 13 | Gary Mullins | 1969–1971 | 4,095 |
| 14 | John O'Korn | 2013–2014 | 4,068 |
| 15 | Donovan Smith | 2023–2024 | 3,668 |
| 16 | David Dacus | 1987–1988 | 3,446 |
| 17 | Bo Burris | 1964–1966 | 3,248 |
| 18 | Nick Eddy | 2001–2002 | 3,077 |
| 19 | Lionel Wilson | 1980–1983 | 3,049 |
| 20 | D.C. Nobles | 1971–1973 | 2,706 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Houston only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.