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SMU Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Ben Hicks holds SMU's career passing yards record with 9,081 yards (2016–2018). Kevin Jennings (7,709) and Chuck Hixson (7,179) round out the top three. 11 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Kevin Jennings (2022–2025), No. 2 on the list.
SMU MustangsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Hicks | 2016–2018 | 9,081 |
| 2 | Kevin JenningsIn CFB 27 | 2022–2025 | 7,709 |
| 3 | Chuck Hixson | 1968–1970 | 7,179 |
| 4 | Tanner Mordecai | 2021–2022 | 7,152 |
| 5 | Shane Buechele | 2019–2020 | 7,024 |
| 6 | Garrett Gilbert | 2012–2013 | 6,460 |
| 7 | Mike Ford | 1977–1980 | 6,239 |
| 8 | Mike Romo | 1989–1992 | 6,041 |
| 9 | Kyle Padron | 2009–2011 | 5,902 |
| 10 | Ramon Flanigan | 1992–1997 | 5,640 |
| 11 | Justin Willis | 2006–2008 | 4,991 |
| 12 | Bo Levi Mitchell | 2008–2009 | 4,590 |
| 13 | Josh McCown | 1998–2000 | 4,019 |
| 14 | Dan Freiburger | 1989–1992 | 3,769 |
| 15 | Preston Stone | 2021–2023 | 3,609 |
| 16 | Lance McIlhenny | 1980–1983 | 3,512 |
| 17 | J.J. McDermott | 2010–2011 | 3,454 |
| 18 | Fred Benners | 1949–1951 | 3,373 |
| 19 | Matt Davis | 2014–2016 | 3,273 |
| 20 | Don Meredith | 1957–1959 | 3,130 |
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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.