Penn State’s all-time leading passers in Nittany Lions history
While Penn State has never been known for it’s quarterback play, the team’s history books appear like they are about to change.
Presently, Trace McSorley is the all-time leading passer in program history. Hot on his heels though is present starter Sean Clifford. Clifford is returning for his fourth season as Penn State’s starting quarterback while some fans are eager to see what comes next at the position with Drew Alar on deck. But before that page if slipped, Clifford has a great chance to rewrite some Penn State passing reocrds.
If he can stay healthy, then the all-time passing record should be Clifford’s. Notably, though, there are some surprising names in the team’s all-time passing ranks. Names like Clifford and McSorley are obviously in there but also players like Darryl Clark, Christian Hackenberg, and program favorite Matt McGloin also make appearances.
While none of them outside of Clifford are still competing, their careers never stray away from Penn State fans. Look now at the team’s top-10 all-time passing rankings entering 2022.
Trace McSorley
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Years: 2015-2018
Career Passing Yards: 9,899
Christian Hackenberg
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Years: 2013-2015
Career Passing Yards: 8,457
Sean Clifford
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Years: 2018-Present
Career Passing Yards: 7,839
Zack Mills
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Years: 2001-2004
Career Passing Yards: 7,212
Matt McGloin
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Years: 2009-2012
Career Passing Yards: 6,390
Tony Sacca
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Years: 1988-1991
Career Passing Yards: 5,869
Daryll Clark
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Years: 2006-2009
Career Passing Yards: 5,742
Chuck Fusina
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Years: 1975-1978
Career Passing Yards: 5,382
Kerry Collins
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Years: 1991-1994
Career Passing Yards: 5,304
Anthony Morelli
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Years: 2004-2007
Career Passing Yards: 5,275
Todd Blackledge
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Years: 1980-1982
Career Passing Yards: 4,812
Wally Richardson
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Years: 1992-1996
Career Passing Yards: 4,419
Kevin Thompson
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Years: 1996-1999
Career Passing Yards: 3,710
John Hufnagel
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Years: 1970-1972
Career Passing Yards: 3,545
Michael Robinson
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Years: 2002-2005
Career Passing Yards: 3,531
John Shaffer
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Years: 1983-1986
Career Passing Yards: 3,469
Rashard Casey
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Years: 1997-2000
Career Passing Yards: 3,046
Doug Strang
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Years: 1981-1984
Career Passing Yards: 2,966
Tom Shuman
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Years: 1972-1974
Career Passing Yards: 2,886
Mike McQueary
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Years: 1995-1997
Career Passing Yards: 2,730
