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Michigan State Football Career Completions Leaders
Kirk Cousins holds Michigan State's career completions record with 723 completions (2008–2011). Brian Lewerke (721) and Jeff Smoker (685) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Aidan Chiles (2024–2025), No. 13 on the list.
Michigan State SpartansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirk Cousins | 2008–2011 | 723 |
| 2 | Brian Lewerke | 2016–2019 | 721 |
| 3 | Jeff Smoker | 2000–2003 | 685 |
| 4 | Connor Cook | 2012–2015 | 673 |
| 5 | Drew Stanton | 2003–2006 | 543 |
| 6 | Payton Thorne | 2020–2022 | 524 |
| 7 | Brian Hoyer | 2005–2008 | 500 |
| 8 | Jim Miller | 1990–1993 | 467 |
| 9 | Dave Yarema | 1982–1986 | 464 |
| 10 | Ed Smith | 1976–1978 | 418 |
| 11 | Bill Burke | 1996–1999 | 416 |
| 12 | Todd Schultz | 1994–1997 | 360 |
| 13 | Aidan ChilesIn CFB 27 | 2024–2025 | 320 |
| 14 | John Leister | 1979–1982 | 313 |
| 15 | Tony Banks | 1994–1995 | 301 |
| 16 | Dan Enos | 1987–1990 | 297 |
| 17 | Andrew Maxwell | 2010–2013 | 278 |
| 18 | Bryan Clark | 1978–1981 | 204 |
| 19 | Steve Juday | 1963–1965 | 198 |
| 20 | Bobby McAllister | 1985–1988 | 194 |
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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.