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Notre Dame Football Career Total Offense Leaders
Brady Quinn holds Notre Dame's career total offense record with 11,944 yards (2003–2006). Ian Book (10,466) and Jimmy Clausen (7,793) 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 | Total Offense |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady Quinn | 2003–2006 | 11,944 |
| 2 | Ian Book | 2016–2020 | 10,466 |
| 3 | Jimmy Clausen | 2007–2009 | 7,793 |
| 4 | Tommy Rees | 2010–2013 | 7,543 |
| 5 | Ron Powlus | 1994–1997 | 7,479 |
| 6 | DeShone Kizer | 2015–2016 | 6,801 |
| 7 | Rick Mirer | 1989–1992 | 6,691 |
| 8 | Steve Beuerlein | 1983–1986 | 6,459 |
| 9 | Everett Golson | 2012–2014 | 6,431 |
| 10 | Jarious Jackson | 1996–1999 | 5,777 |
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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.