NC State’s Ryan Finley Joins the Elite 10,000 Yard Club

NC State Graduate Redshirt Senior Quarterback Ryan Finley continues to make history.

In today’s final regular season game against East Carolina, Finely was 32 of 44 for 409 yards and 3 touchdowns (1 interception), which pushed him past 10,000 passing yards for his career.

Only one other quarterback in NC State history passed for over 10,000 yards in a career.

Philip Rivers.

Finley ranks 2nd all-time in NC State history in career passing yards.

Career Passing Leaders at NC State

1. Philip Rivers, 2000-03 – 13,484
2. Ryan Finely, 2016-18 – 10,362
3. Jamie Barnette, 1996-99 – 9,461
4. Russell Wilson, 2008-10 – 8,545
5. Mike Glennon, 2009-12 – 7,411

After today’s performance, Finley ranks 3rd all-time in ACC history in career passing yards. It’s worth noting that Rivers and Boyd both played 4 seasons, compared to Finley’s 3.

1. Philip Rivers, 2000-03 – 13,484 – NC State
2. Tajh Boyd, 2010-13 – 11,904 – Clemson
3. Ryan Finley, 2016-18 – 10,362 – NC State
3. Deshaun Watson, 2014-16 – 10,168 – Clemson
4. Thaddeus Lewis, 2006-09 – 10,065 – Duke