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Penn State record book

Penn State is 932–414–37 since 1889, 34–21–2 in bowls and the playoff. Joe Paterno has the most wins at Penn State, 409.

The numbers here start in 2004, so a record set before then isn't in this book yet.

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Wins by a head coach

Penn State record book, wins by a head coach, and who holds each
A careerJoe Paterno1966 – 2011409
A seasonJames Franklin202413
First 25 gamesBill Hollenback1909 – 191322

Passing yards

Penn State record book, passing yards, and who holds each
A careerSean Clifford2018 – 202210,661
A seasonTrace McSorley20163,614
A gameChristian HackenbergAug 30, 2014454
First 25 gamesChristian Hackenberg2013 – 20145,932

Passing touchdowns

Penn State record book, passing touchdowns, and who holds each
A careerSean Clifford2018 – 202286
A seasonTrace McSorley201629
A gameMichael RobinsonOct 22, 20054
Anthony MorelliSep 15, 20074
and 21 more4
First 25 gamesTrace McSorley2015 – 201743

Rushing yards

Penn State record book, rushing yards, and who holds each
A careerKaytron Allen2022 – 20254,180
A seasonSaquon Barkley20161,496
A gameKaytron AllenNov 29, 2025226
First 25 gamesSaquon Barkley2015 – 20162,572

Rushing touchdowns

Penn State record book, rushing touchdowns, and who holds each
A careerNicholas Singleton2022 – 202545
A seasonSaquon Barkley2016 and 201718
A gameSaquon BarkleySep 10, 20164
First 25 gamesSaquon Barkley2015 – 201625

Receiving yards

Penn State record book, receiving yards, and who holds each
A careerDaeSean Hamilton2014 – 20172,842
A seasonAllen Robinson20131,432
A gameJahan DotsonNov 6, 2021242
First 25 gamesAllen Robinson2011 – 20132,251

Receptions

Penn State record book, receptions, and who holds each
A careerDaeSean Hamilton2014 – 2017214
A seasonTyler Warren2024104
A gameTyler WarrenOct 12, 202417
First 25 gamesAllen Robinson2011 – 2013161

Receiving touchdowns

Penn State record book, receiving touchdowns, and who holds each
A careerJahan Dotson2018 – 202125
A seasonJahan Dotson202112
A gameDeon ButlerNov 22, 20083
Graham ZugOct 24, 20093
and 6 more3
First 25 gamesAllen Robinson2011 – 201317

Touchdowns responsible for

Penn State record book, touchdowns responsible for, and who holds each
A careerTrace McSorley2015 – 2018107
A seasonTrace McSorley201739
A gameMichael RobinsonOct 22, 20056
First 25 gamesTrace McSorley2015 – 201753