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USC Football Career Total Offense Leaders
Matt Barkley holds USC's career total offense record with 12,214 yards (2009–2012). Carson Palmer (11,621) and Matt Leinart (10,623) round out the top three. 8 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Caleb Williams (2022–2023), No. 5 on the list.
USC TrojansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Total Offense |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Barkley | 2009–2012 | 12,214 |
| 2 | Carson Palmer | 1998–2002 | 11,621 |
| 3 | Matt Leinart | 2002–2005 | 10,623 |
| 4 | Cody Kessler | 2013–2015 | 9,914 |
| 5 | Caleb Williams | 2022–2023 | 8,673 |
| 6 | Rodney Peete | 1985–1988 | 8,640 |
| 7 | Rob Johnson | 1991–1994 | 7,896 |
| 8 | Sam Darnold | 2016–2017 | 7,561 |
| 9 | Kedon Slovis | 2019–2021 | 7,426 |
| 10 | Charles White | 1976–1979 | 6,240 |
| 11 | John David Booty | 2003–2006 | 5,945 |
| 12 | Brad Otton | 1994–1996 | 5,123 |
| 13 | Marcus Allen | 1978–1981 | 4,867 |
| 14 | Todd Marinovich | 1989–1990 | 4,848 |
| 15 | Jimmy Jones | 1969–1971 | 4,501 |
| 16 | Sean Salisbury | 1981–1985 | 4,127 |
| 17 | Mark Sanchez | 2006–2008 | 3,998 |
| 18 | Paul McDonald | 1976–1979 | 3,877 |
| 19 | Pat Haden | 1972–1974 | 3,802 |
| 20 | Anthony Davis | 1972–1974 | 3,743 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at USC only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.