Utah Utes · All-time career leaders
Utah Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Scott Mitchell holds Utah's career passing yards record with 8,981 yards (1987–1989). Brian Johnson (7,853) and Mike McCoy (7,404) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Cameron Rising (2020–2024), No. 6 on the list.
Utah UtesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Mitchell | 1987–1989 | 8,981 |
| 2 | Brian Johnson | 2004–2008 | 7,853 |
| 3 | Mike McCoy | 1992–1994 | 7,404 |
| 4 | Travis Wilson | 2012–2015 | 7,403 |
| 5 | Tyler Huntley | 2016–2019 | 7,351 |
| 6 | Cameron Rising | 2020–2024 | 6,127 |
| 7 | Larry Egger | 1985–1986 | 5,749 |
| 8 | Alex Smith | 2002–2004 | 5,203 |
| 9 | Mike Fouts | 1995–1996 | 5,107 |
| 10 | Frank Dolce | 1991–1992 | 4,813 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Utah only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.