The top 25 career passing yard leaders in Big Ten history.
The Big Ten has mainly been known for its elite ground games and dominant defenses, but plenty of talented gunslingers have put up big numbers in the conference's history. As one of the most storied conferences in college football, here's a look at the top 25 quarterbacks in Big Ten history based on career passing yards.
25. Peyton Ramsey
- Team: Northwestern
- Years: 2017-2020
- Passing yards: 8,314
24. Christian Hackenberg
- Team: Penn State
- Years: 2013-15
- Passing yards: 8,457
23. Adrian Martinez
- Team: Nebraska
- Years: 2018-2022
- Passing yards: 8,491
22. Jeff Smoker
- Team: Michigan State
- Years: 2000-2003
- Passing yards: 8,556
21. Nathan Scheelhaase
- Team: Illinois
- Years: 2010-2013
- Passing yards: 8,568
20. Tommy Armstrong Jr.
- Team: Nebraska
- Years: 2013-2016
- Passing yards: 8,871
19. Kyle Orton
- Team: Purdue
- Years: 2001-2004
- Passing yards: 8,918
18. John Navarre
- Team: Michigan
- Years: 2000-2003
- Passing yards: 9,014
17. Kirk Cousins
- Team: Michigan State
- Years: 2008-2011
- Passing yards: 9,131
16. Connor Cook
- Team: Michigan State
- Years: 2012-2015
- Passing yards: 9,194
15. Chuck Long
- Team: Iowa
- Years: 1981-85
- Passing yards: 9,210
14. Aidan O'Connell
- Team: Purdue
- Years: 2019-2022
- Passing yards: 9,219
13. Mark Herrmann
- Team: Purdue
- Years: 1977-1980
- Passing yards: 9,354
12. J.T. Barrett
- Team: Ohio State
- Years: 2014-2017
- Passing yards: 9,434
11. Tanner Morgan
- Team: Minnesota
- Years: 2018-2022
- Passing yards: 9,454
10. Chad Henne
- Team: Michigan
- Years: 2004-07
- Passing yards: 9,715
9. David Blough
- Team: Purdue
- Years: 2015-2018
- Passing yards: 9,734
8. Trace McSorley
- Team: Penn State
- Years: 2015-2018
- Passing yards: 9,899
7. Brett Basanez
- Team: Northwestern
- Years: 2002-2005
- Passing yards: 10,580
6. Sean Clifford
- Team: Penn State
- Years: 2018-2022
- Passing yards: 10,661
5. Clayton Thorson
- Team: Northwestern
- Years: 2015-2018
- Passing yards: 10,731
4. Drew Brees
- Team: Purdue
- Years: 1997-2000
- Passing yards: 10,909
3. Adam Weber
- Team: Minnesota
- Years: 2007-2010
- Passing yards: 10,917
2. Curtis Painter
- Team: Purdue
- Years: 2005-2008
- Passing yards: 11,163
1. Taulia Tagovailoa
- Team: Maryland
- Years: 2019-2023
- Passing yards: 11,256
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Big Ten all-time passing yard leaders
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