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Michigan State Football Career Pass Attempts Leaders
Brian Lewerke holds Michigan State's career pass attempts record with 1,249 attempts (2016–2019). Connor Cook (1,170) and Jeff Smoker (1,150) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Aidan Chiles (2024–2025), No. 15 on the list.
Michigan State SpartansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Pass Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Lewerke | 2016–2019 | 1,249 |
| 2 | Connor Cook | 2012–2015 | 1,170 |
| 3 | Jeff Smoker | 2000–2003 | 1,150 |
| 4 | Kirk Cousins | 2008–2011 | 1,128 |
| 5 | Brian Hoyer | 2005–2008 | 896 |
| 6 | Payton Thorne | 2020–2022 | 860 |
| 7 | Drew Stanton | 2003–2006 | 846 |
| 8 | Ed Smith | 1976–1978 | 789 |
| 9 | Dave Yarema | 1982–1986 | 767 |
| 10 | Bill Burke | 1996–1999 | 766 |
| 11 | Jim Miller | 1990–1993 | 746 |
| 12 | John Leister | 1979–1982 | 686 |
| 13 | Todd Schultz | 1994–1997 | 593 |
| 14 | Andrew Maxwell | 2010–2013 | 530 |
| 15 | Aidan ChilesIn CFB 27 | 2024–2025 | 526 |
| 16 | Tony Banks | 1994–1995 | 496 |
| 17 | Dan Enos | 1987–1990 | 478 |
| 18 | Bryan Clark | 1978–1981 | 409 |
| 19 | Bobby McAllister | 1985–1988 | 386 |
| 20 | Steve Juday | 1963–1965 | 384 |
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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.