The college football season is heating up fast, and after Week 2, several quarterbacks are already lighting up the stat sheets. Here’s a look at the top 15 passing leaders so far this year.
1. Maverick McIvor
Abilene Christian Wildcats quarterback Maverick McIvor (1) throws a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Passing Yards: 941
2. Sawyer Robertson
Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) rolls out with the ball during the second half against the SMU Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) throws a touchdown pass against the Elon Phoenix during the second half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Passing Yards: 723
5. Jayden Maiava
USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) hands off the ball to running back Waymond Jordan (2) during the first half against the Georgia Southern Eagles at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Passing Yards: 707
6. Steve Angeli
Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) warms up prior to a game against the UConn Huskies at JMA Wireless Dome. Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Passing Yards: 691
7. Katin Houser
East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser (4) throws the ball against the Campbell Fighting Camels during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Passing Yards: 680
8. Jalon Daniels
Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) reacts during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Appalachian State Mountaineers quarterback AJ Swann (5) rolls out to pass against the Charlotte 49ers during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Passing Yards: 662
11. Dylan Lonergan
Boston College quarterback Dylan Lonergan (9) warms up before a game against Michigan State at Spartan Stadium. Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images
Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) rolls out to pass against Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Leroy Harris III (33) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Passing Yards: 617
14. Maalik Murphy
Oregon State Beavers quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) throws a pass during warmups before the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Reser Stadium. Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Passing Yards: 615
15. Dylan Raiola
Sep 6, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) warms up before the game against the Akron Zips at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Passing Yards: 607
Conclusion
Sep 6, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) walks off the field during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
With so much talent under center, it’ll be exciting to see who can keep up the pace as the season rolls on. Expect plenty of movement on this list in the weeks ahead.
By Angel Atienza-Romero 
