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Iowa State Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Brock Purdy holds Iowa State's career passing yards record with 12,170 yards (2018–2021). Bret Meyer (9,499) and Rocco Becht (9,274) round out the top three. 8 of the top 17 played since 2000; the most recent is Rocco Becht (2022–2025), No. 3 on the list.
Iowa State CyclonesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brock Purdy | 2018–2021 | 12,170 |
| 2 | Bret Meyer | 2004–2007 | 9,499 |
| 3 | Rocco BechtIn CFB 27 | 2022–2025 | 9,274 |
| 4 | Austen Arnaud | 2007–2010 | 6,777 |
| 5 | Sam Richardson | 2012–2015 | 6,050 |
| 6 | Alex Espinoza | 1984–1986 | 5,307 |
| 7 | Seneca Wallace | 2001–2002 | 5,289 |
| 8 | Todd Bandhauer | 1995–1998 | 5,234 |
| 9 | Sage Rosenfels | 1997–2000 | 4,164 |
| 10 | David Archer | 1982–1983 | 4,104 |
| 11 | Bret Oberg | 1988–1989 | 3,602 |
| 12 | Tim Van Galder | 1964–1966 | 3,417 |
| 13 | Hunter Dekkers | 2020–2022 | 3,355 |
| 14 | Todd Doxzon | 1993–1996 | 3,158 |
| 15 | Steele Jantz | 2011–2012 | 3,122 |
| 16 | Bill Weeks | 1948–1950 | 3,056 |
| 17 | Dean Carlson | 1970–1971 | 3,025 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Iowa State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.