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SMU Football Career Pass Attempts Leaders
Ben Hicks holds SMU's career pass attempts record with 1,266 attempts (2016–2018). Chuck Hixson (1,115) and Mike Romo (1,034) round out the top three. 8 of the top 14 played since 2000; the most recent is Kevin Jennings (2022–2025), No. 5 on the list.
SMU MustangsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Pass Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Hicks | 2016–2018 | 1,266 |
| 2 | Chuck Hixson | 1968–1970 | 1,115 |
| 3 | Mike Romo | 1989–1992 | 1,034 |
| 4 | Garrett Gilbert | 2012–2013 | 1,010 |
| 5 | Kevin JenningsIn CFB 27 | 2022–2025 | 961 |
| 6 | Tanner Mordecai | 2021–2022 | 897 |
| 7 | Mike Ford | 1977–1980 | 885 |
| 8 | Shane Buechele | 2019–2020 | 860 |
| 9 | Ramon Flanigan | 1992–1997 | 829 |
| 10 | Kyle Padron | 2009–2011 | 729 |
| 11 | Justin Willis | 2006–2008 | 684 |
| 12 | Bo Levi Mitchell | 2008–2009 | 676 |
| 13 | Josh McCown | 1998–2000 | 664 |
| 14 | Dan Freiburger | 1989–1992 | 627 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at SMU only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.