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Northwestern Football Career Pass Attempts Leaders
Clayton Thorson holds Northwestern's career pass attempts record with 1,696 attempts (2015–2018). Brett Basanez (1,584) and Len Williams (1,076) round out the top three. 4 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 | Pass Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton Thorson | 2015–2018 | 1,696 |
| 2 | Brett Basanez | 2002–2005 | 1,584 |
| 3 | Len Williams | 1990–1993 | 1,076 |
| 4 | C.J. Bachér | 2005–2008 | 1,005 |
| 5 | Sandy Schwab | 1982–1985 | 975 |
| 6 | Mike Greenfield | 1984–1987 | 933 |
| 7 | Trevor Siemian | 2011–2014 | 932 |
| 8 | Zak Kustok | 1999–2001 | 920 |
| 9 | Mike Kerrigan | 1979–1981 | 797 |
| 10 | Steve Schnur | 1993–1996 | 785 |
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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.