Sean Clifford closing in on Penn State all-time passing TD record in 2022
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford is approaching several records as he enters his final year of eligibility with the program. That includes the school’s all-time passing touchdown record currently held by Clifford’s predecessor Trace McSorley.
This year is a big year for Penn State football as a whole. James Franklin has a new contract and Sean Clifford is looking to leave a lasting impression. With a successful year under center, the team should be following along with him. The question is where would this leave his legacy?
Historically speaking, Penn State has never been a program that drives its offense through the air, but in recent years the program has been trending in the passing game. Here is an updated look at Penn State’s all-time passing touchdown leaderboard entering the 2022 season with Clifford 15 touchdown passes away from tying McSorley for the school’s career record.
Trace McSorley
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Years: 2015-2018
Touchdowns: 77
Sean Clifford
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Years: 2018-2022
Touchdowns: 62
Christian Hackenberg
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Years: 2013-2015
Touchdowns: 48
Matt McGloin
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Years: 2009-2012
Touchdowns: 46
Daryll Clark
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Clark Years: 2006-09
Touchdowns: 43
Tony Sacca, Todd Blackledge, Zack Mills
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Mills: Years: 2001-04
Touchdowns: 41
Sacca: Years: 1988-91
Touchdowns: 41
Blackledge Years: 1980-82
Touchdowns: 41
Kerry Collins
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Years: 1991-94
Touchdowns: 39
Chuck Fusina
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Years: 1975-78
Touchdowns: 37
Anthony Morelli
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Years: 2004-07
Touchdowns: 31
Tom Shuman
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Years: 1972-74
Touchdowns: 28
Wally Richardson
Years: 1992-96
Touchdowns: 27
John Hufnagel
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Years: 1970-72
Touchdowns: 26
Doug Strang, Pete Liske
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Strang: Years: 1981-94
Touchdowns: 24
Liske: Years: 1961-63
Touchdowns: 24
