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Penn State Football Career Passing Touchdowns Leaders

Sean Clifford holds Penn State's career passing touchdowns record with 86 touchdowns (2018–2022). Trace McSorley (77) and Drew Allar (61) round out the top three. 9 of the top 18 played since 2000; the most recent is Drew Allar (2022–2025), No. 3 on the list.

Penn State Nittany LionsUpdated Oct 6, 2026

Penn State Nittany Lions career passing touchdowns leaders
Rank	Player	Years	Passing Touchdowns
1	Sean Clifford	2018–2022	86
2	Trace McSorley	2015–2018	77
3	Drew Allar	2022–2025	61
4	Christian Hackenberg	2013–2015	48
5	Matt McGloin	2009–2012	46
6	Daryll Clark	2006–2009	43
7	Zack Mills	2001–2004	41
7	Tony Sacca	1988–1991	41
7	Todd Blackledge	1980–1982	41
10	Kerry Collins	1991–1994	39
11	Chuck Fusina	1975–1978	37
12	Anthony Morelli	2004–2007	31
13	Wally Richardson	1992–1996	27
14	John Hufnagel	1970–1972	26
15	Michael Robinson	2002–2005	23
16	Rashard Casey	1997–2000	20
17	Kevin Thompson	1996–1999	19
18	John Shaffer	1983–1986	18

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.

Penn State Football Career Passing Touchdowns Leaders

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