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WKU Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Brandon Doughty holds WKU's career passing yards record with 12,855 yards (2011–2015). Jeff Cesarone (8,566) and Mike White (8,540) round out the top three. 6 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Austin Reed (2022–2023), No. 4 on the list.
Western Kentucky HilltoppersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Doughty | 2011–2015 | 12,855 |
| 2 | Jeff Cesarone | 1984–1987 | 8,566 |
| 3 | Mike White | 2016–2017 | 8,540 |
| 4 | Austin Reed | 2022–2023 | 8,084 |
| 5 | Justin Haddix | 2003–2006 | 7,929 |
| 6 | Kawaun Jakes | 2009–2012 | 7,538 |
| 7 | Bailey Zappe | 2021 | 5,967 |
| 8 | Johnny Vance | 1966–1969 | 4,046 |
| 9 | John Hall | 1977–1980 | 3,876 |
| 10 | Jimmy Feix | 1949–1952 | 3,780 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at WKU only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.