Penn State Nittany Lions · All-time career leaders
Penn State Football Career Completions Leaders
Sean Clifford holds Penn State's career completions record with 833 completions (2018–2022). Trace McSorley (720) and Christian Hackenberg (693) round out the top three. 9 of the top 18 played since 2000; the most recent is Drew Allar (2022–2025), No. 4 on the list.
Penn State Nittany LionsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Clifford | 2018–2022 | 833 |
| 2 | Trace McSorley | 2015–2018 | 720 |
| 3 | Christian Hackenberg | 2013–2015 | 693 |
| 4 | Drew Allar | 2022–2025 | 633 |
| 5 | Zack Mills | 2001–2004 | 606 |
| 6 | Matt McGloin | 2009–2012 | 513 |
| 7 | Anthony Morelli | 2004–2007 | 460 |
| 8 | Daryll Clark | 2006–2009 | 444 |
| 9 | Tony Sacca | 1988–1991 | 401 |
| 10 | Wally Richardson | 1992–1996 | 378 |
| 11 | Chuck Fusina | 1975–1978 | 371 |
| 12 | Kerry Collins | 1991–1994 | 370 |
| 13 | Todd Blackledge | 1980–1982 | 341 |
| 14 | Kevin Thompson | 1996–1999 | 263 |
| 15 | John Shaffer | 1983–1986 | 262 |
| 16 | Michael Robinson | 2002–2005 | 248 |
| 17 | Rashard Casey | 1997–2000 | 242 |
| 18 | John Hufnagel | 1970–1972 | 225 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Penn State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.