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Illinois Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Nathan Scheelhaase holds Illinois's career passing yards record with 8,568 yards (2010–2013). Kurt Kittner (8,206) and Jack Trudeau (8,146) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Luke Altmyer (2023–2025), No. 11 on the list.
Illinois Fighting IlliniUpdated Aug 8, 2025
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Scheelhaase | 2010–2013 | 8,568 |
| 2 | Kurt Kittner | 1998–2001 | 8,206 |
| 3 | Jack Trudeau | 1981–1985 | 8,146 |
| 4 | Juice Williams | 2006–2009 | 8,037 |
| 5 | Jason Verduzco | 1989–1992 | 6,974 |
| 6 | Tony Eason | 1981–1982 | 6,608 |
| 7 | Wes Lunt | 2014–2016 | 5,900 |
| 8 | Jon Beutjer | 2002–2004 | 5,190 |
| 9 | Johnny Johnson | 1993–1995 | 5,043 |
| 10 | Jeff George | 1988–1989 | 4,674 |
| 11 | Luke Altmyer | 2023–2025 | 4,600 |
| 12 | Brandon Peters | 2019–2021 | 3,483 |
| 13 | Scott Weaver | 1993–1996 | 3,207 |
| 14 | Dave Wilson | 1980 | 3,154 |
| 15 | Mike Wells | 1970–1972 | 2,750 |
| 16 | Kurt Steger | 1974–1977 | 2,733 |
| 17 | Tommy Devito | 2022 | 2,650 |
| 18 | Fred Custardo | 1963–1965 | 2,372 |
| 19 | Tim Brasic | 2003–2006 | 2,325 |
| 20 | Reilly O'Toole | 2011–2014 | 2,319 |
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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 Aug 8, 2025.