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Illinois Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Jack Trudeau holds Illinois's career passing yards record with 8,725 yards (1981–1985). Kurt Kittner (8,722) and Nathan Scheelhaase (8,568) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Luke Altmyer (2023–2025), No. 5 on the list.
Illinois Fighting IlliniUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Trudeau | 1981–1985 | 8,725 |
| 2 | Kurt Kittner | 1998–2001 | 8,722 |
| 3 | Nathan Scheelhaase | 2010–2013 | 8,568 |
| 4 | Juice Williams | 2006–2009 | 8,037 |
| 5 | Luke Altmyer | 2023–2025 | 7,607 |
| 6 | Jason Verduzco | 1989–1992 | 7,532 |
| 7 | Tony Eason | 1981–1982 | 7,031 |
| 8 | Wes Lunt | 2014–2016 | 5,900 |
| 9 | Johnny Johnson | 1992–1995 | 5,293 |
| 10 | Jon Beutjer | 2002–2004 | 5,190 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Illinois only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.