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Penn State Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Sean Clifford holds Penn State's career passing yards record with 10,661 yards (2018–2022). Trace McSorley (9,899) and Christian Hackenberg (8,457) 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 | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Clifford | 2018–2022 | 10,661 |
| 2 | Trace McSorley | 2015–2018 | 9,899 |
| 3 | Christian Hackenberg | 2013–2015 | 8,457 |
| 4 | Drew Allar | 2022–2025 | 7,402 |
| 5 | Zack Mills | 2001–2004 | 7,212 |
| 6 | Matt McGloin | 2009–2012 | 6,390 |
| 7 | Tony Sacca | 1988–1991 | 5,869 |
| 8 | Daryll Clark | 2006–2009 | 5,742 |
| 9 | Chuck Fusina | 1975–1978 | 5,382 |
| 10 | Kerry Collins | 1991–1994 | 5,304 |
| 11 | Anthony Morelli | 2004–2007 | 5,275 |
| 12 | Todd Blackledge | 1980–1982 | 4,812 |
| 13 | Wally Richardson | 1992–1996 | 4,419 |
| 14 | Kevin Thompson | 1996–1999 | 3,710 |
| 15 | John Hufnagel | 1970–1972 | 3,545 |
| 16 | Michael Robinson | 2002–2005 | 3,531 |
| 17 | John Shaffer | 1983–1986 | 3,469 |
| 18 | Rashard Casey | 1997–2000 | 3,046 |
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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.