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Northwestern Football Career Completions Leaders
Clayton Thorson holds Northwestern's career completions record with 991 completions (2015–2018). Brett Basanez (913) and C.J. Bachér (664) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Clayton Thorson (2015–2018), No. 1 on the list.
Northwestern WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton Thorson | 2015–2018 | 991 |
| 2 | Brett Basanez | 2002–2005 | 913 |
| 3 | C.J. Bachér | 2005–2008 | 664 |
| 4 | Len Williams | 1990–1993 | 644 |
| 5 | Trevor Siemian | 2011–2014 | 550 |
| 6 | Sandy Schwab | 1982–1985 | 533 |
| 7 | Zak Kustok | 1999–2001 | 507 |
| 8 | Mike Greenfield | 1984–1987 | 497 |
| 9 | Dan Persa | 2008–2011 | 460 |
| 10 | Steve Schnur | 1993–1996 | 443 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Northwestern only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.