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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. 11 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Dylan Raiola (2024–2025), No. 7 on the list.
Nebraska CornhuskersUpdated Jun 24, 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 | Dylan RaiolaIn CFB 27 | 2024–2025 | 4,819 |
| 8 | Jerry Tagge | 1969–1971 | 4,704 |
| 9 | Eric Crouch | 1998–2001 | 4,481 |
| 10 | Tommie Frazier | 1992–1995 | 3,521 |
| 11 | Turner Gill | 1980–1983 | 3,317 |
| 12 | Vince Ferragamo | 1975–1976 | 3,224 |
| 13 | Tanner Lee | 2017 | 3,143 |
| 14 | Jammal Lord | 2000–2003 | 2,848 |
| 15 | Steve Taylor | 1985–1988 | 2,815 |
| 16 | Scott Frost | 1996–1997 | 2,677 |
| 17 | Bob Churchich | 1964–1966 | 2,484 |
| 18 | Sam Keller | 2007 | 2,422 |
| 19 | Casey Thompson | 2022 | 2,407 |
| 20 | Zac Lee | 2008–2010 | 2,250 |
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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 Jun 24, 2026.