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Notre Dame Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Brady Quinn holds Notre Dame's career passing yards record with 11,762 yards (2003–2006). Ian Book (8,948) and Jimmy Clausen (8,148) round out the top three. 8 of the top 17 played since 2000; the most recent is CJ Carr (2025), No. 17 on the list.
Notre Dame Fighting IrishUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady Quinn | 2003–2006 | 11,762 |
| 2 | Ian Book | 2016–2020 | 8,948 |
| 3 | Jimmy Clausen | 2007–2009 | 8,148 |
| 4 | Tommy Rees | 2010–2013 | 7,670 |
| 5 | Ron Powlus | 1994–1997 | 7,602 |
| 6 | Steve Beuerlein | 1983–1986 | 6,527 |
| 7 | Rick Mirer | 1989–1992 | 5,997 |
| 8 | Everett Golson | 2012–2014 | 5,850 |
| 9 | DeShone Kizer | 2015–2016 | 5,809 |
| 10 | Jarious Jackson | 1996–1999 | 4,820 |
| 11 | Joe Theismann | 1968–1970 | 4,411 |
| 12 | Terry Hanratty | 1966–1968 | 4,152 |
| 13 | Joe Montana | 1975–1978 | 4,121 |
| 14 | Blair Kiel | 1980–1983 | 3,650 |
| 15 | Tom Clements | 1972–1974 | 3,549 |
| 16 | Jack Coan | 2021 | 3,150 |
| 17 | CJ CarrIn CFB 27 | 2025 | 2,741 |
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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.