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Nebraska Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Tommy Armstrong Jr. holds Nebraska's career passing yards record with 8,871 yards (2013–2016). Adrian Martinez (8,491) and Taylor Martinez (7,258) round out the top three. 8 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Adrian Martinez (2018–2021), No. 2 on the list.
Nebraska CornhuskersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Armstrong Jr. | 2013–2016 | 8,871 |
| 2 | Adrian Martinez | 2018–2021 | 8,491 |
| 3 | Taylor Martinez | 2010–2013 | 7,258 |
| 4 | Zac Taylor | 2005–2006 | 5,850 |
| 5 | Joe Ganz | 2006–2008 | 5,125 |
| 6 | Dave Humm | 1972–1974 | 5,035 |
| 7 | Jerry Tagge | 1969–1971 | 4,704 |
| 8 | Eric Crouch | 1998–2001 | 4,481 |
| 9 | Tommie Frazier | 1992–1995 | 3,521 |
| 10 | Turner Gill | 1980–1983 | 3,317 |
| 11 | Vince Ferragamo | 1975–1976 | 3,224 |
| 12 | Jammal Lord | 2000–2003 | 2,848 |
| 13 | Steve Taylor | 1985–1988 | 2,815 |
| 14 | Scott Frost | 1996–1997 | 2,677 |
| 15 | Bob Churchich | 1964–1966 | 2,434 |
| 16 | Tom Sorley | 1976–1978 | 2,230 |
| 17 | Zac Lee | 2008–2009 | 2,148 |
| 18 | Joe Dailey | 2003–2004 | 2,142 |
| 19 | Jeff Quinn | 1978–1980 | 2,005 |
| 20 | Brook Berringer | 1992–1995 | 1,769 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Nebraska only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.