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Notre Dame Football Career Pass Attempts Leaders
Brady Quinn holds Notre Dame's career pass attempts record with 1,602 attempts (2003–2006). Ian Book (1,141) and Jimmy Clausen (1,110) round out the top three. 6 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Ian Book (2016–2020), No. 2 on the list.
Notre Dame Fighting IrishUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Pass Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady Quinn | 2003–2006 | 1,602 |
| 2 | Ian Book | 2016–2020 | 1,141 |
| 3 | Jimmy Clausen | 2007–2009 | 1,110 |
| 4 | Tommy Rees | 2010–2013 | 1,048 |
| 5 | Ron Powlus | 1994–1997 | 969 |
| 6 | Steve Beuerlein | 1983–1986 | 850 |
| 7 | Everett Golson | 2012–2014 | 745 |
| 8 | Rick Mirer | 1989–1992 | 698 |
| 9 | DeShone Kizer | 2015–2016 | 696 |
| 10 | Blair Keil | 1980–1983 | 609 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Notre Dame only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.