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Texas Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Colt McCoy holds Texas's career passing yards record with 13,253 yards (2006–2009). Sam Ehlinger (11,436) and Major Applewhite (8,353) round out the top three. 8 of the top 15 played since 2000; the most recent is Sam Ehlinger (2017–2020), No. 2 on the list.
Texas LonghornsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colt McCoy | 2006–2009 | 13,253 |
| 2 | Sam Ehlinger | 2017–2020 | 11,436 |
| 3 | Major Applewhite | 1998–2001 | 8,353 |
| 4 | James Brown | 1994–1997 | 7,638 |
| 5 | Peter Gardere | 1989–1992 | 7,396 |
| 6 | Chris Simms | 1999–2002 | 7,097 |
| 7 | Vince Young | 2003–2005 | 6,040 |
| 8 | Bret Stafford | 1984–1987 | 4,735 |
| 9 | David Ash | 2011–2014 | 4,728 |
| 10 | Shane Buechele | 2016–2018 | 4,636 |
| 11 | Shea Morenz | 1993–1994 | 3,774 |
| 12 | Case McCoy | 2010–2013 | 3,689 |
| 13 | Garrett Gilbert | 2009–2011 | 3,301 |
| 14 | Bobby Layne | 1944–1947 | 3,145 |
| 15 | Tyrone Swoopes | 2012–2016 | 3,038 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Texas only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.