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Notre Dame Football Career Passing Touchdowns Leaders
Brady Quinn holds Notre Dame's career passing touchdowns record with 95 touchdowns (2003–2006). Ian Book (72) and Tommy Rees (61) round out the top three. 7 of the top 11 played since 2000; the most recent is CJ Carr (2025), No. 11 on the list.
Notre Dame Fighting IrishUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady Quinn | 2003–2006 | 95 |
| 2 | Ian Book | 2016–2020 | 72 |
| 3 | Tommy Rees | 2010–2013 | 61 |
| 4 | Jimmy Clausen | 2007–2009 | 60 |
| 5 | Ron Powlus | 1994–1997 | 52 |
| 6 | DeShone Kizer | 2015–2016 | 47 |
| 7 | Everett Golson | 2012–2014 | 41 |
| 7 | Rick Mirer | 1989–1992 | 41 |
| 9 | Jarious Jackson | 1996–1999 | 34 |
| 10 | Joe Theismann | 1968–1970 | 31 |
| 11 | CJ CarrIn CFB 27 | 2025 | 24 |
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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.