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Michigan State Football Career Completion Percentage Leaders
Drew Stanton holds Michigan State's career completion percentage record with 64.2 percent (2003–2006). Kirk Cousins (64.1) and Jim Miller (62.6) round out the top three. 11 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Aidan Chiles (2024–2025), No. 6 on the list.
Michigan State SpartansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Completion Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drew Stanton | 2003–2006 | 64.2 |
| 2 | Kirk Cousins | 2008–2011 | 64.1 |
| 3 | Jim Miller | 1990–1993 | 62.6 |
| 4 | Dan Enos | 1987–1990 | 62.1 |
| 5 | Payton Thorne | 2020–2022 | 60.9 |
| 6 | Aidan ChilesIn CFB 27 | 2024–2025 | 60.8 |
| 7 | Todd Schultz | 1994–1997 | 60.7 |
| 7 | Tony Banks | 1994–1995 | 60.7 |
| 9 | Dave Yarema | 1982–1986 | 60.5 |
| 10 | Jeff Smoker | 2000–2003 | 59.6 |
| 11 | Tyler O'Connor | 2013–2016 | 59.5 |
| 12 | Brian Lewerke | 2016–2019 | 57.7 |
| 13 | Connor Cook | 2012–2015 | 57.5 |
| 14 | Ryan Van Dyke | 1998–2001 | 55.9 |
| 15 | Brian Hoyer | 2005–2008 | 55.8 |
| 16 | Damon Dowdell | 2001–2004 | 55.3 |
| 17 | Bill Burke | 1996–1999 | 54.3 |
| 18 | Ed Smith | 1976–1978 | 53 |
| 19 | Andrew Maxwell | 2010–2013 | 52.5 |
| 20 | Steve Juday | 1963–1965 | 51.6 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Michigan State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.