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SMU Football Career Passing Touchdowns Leaders
Tanner Mordecai holds SMU's career passing touchdowns record with 72 touchdowns (2021–2022). Ben Hicks (71) and Shane Buechele (57) round out the top three. 9 of the top 15 played since 2000; the most recent is Kevin Jennings (2022–2025), No. 4 on the list.
SMU MustangsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanner Mordecai | 2021–2022 | 72 |
| 2 | Ben Hicks | 2016–2018 | 71 |
| 3 | Shane Buechele | 2019–2020 | 57 |
| 4 | Kevin JenningsIn CFB 27 | 2022–2025 | 55 |
| 5 | Justin Willis | 2006–2008 | 51 |
| 6 | Kyle Padron | 2009–2011 | 41 |
| 7 | Chuck Hixson | 1968–1970 | 40 |
| 8 | Bo Levi Mitchell | 2008–2009 | 36 |
| 8 | Garrett Gilbert | 2012–2013 | 36 |
| 10 | Mike Romo | 1989–1992 | 35 |
| 11 | Mike Ford | 1977–1980 | 34 |
| 12 | Lance McIlhenny | 1980–1983 | 33 |
| 13 | Preston Stone | 2021–2023 | 30 |
| 13 | Ramon Flanigan | 1994–1997 | 30 |
| 15 | Josh McCown | 1998–2000 | 27 |
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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.