I posted a list of the single-game Passing Touchdown Leaders (LINK).
Here are the Career Passing Touchdown leaders through 2023:
- 87 - Chad Henne (2004-2007)
- 71 - Elvis Grbac (1989-1992)
- 70 - John Navarre (2000-2003)
- 49 - Denard Robinson (2009-2012)
- 49 - J.J. McCarthy (2021-2023)
- 46 - Rick Leach (1975-1978)
- 45 - Shea Patterson (2018-2019)
- 44 - Devin Gardner (2010-2014)
- 42 - Steve Smith (1980-1983)
- 37 - Todd Collins (1991-1994)
- 31 - Jim Harbaugh (1983-1986)
- 30 - Tom Brady (1996-1999)
- 27 - Brian Griese (1995-1997)
- 25 - John Wangler (1976-1980)
- 22 - Drew Henson (1998-2000)
- 22 - Wilton Speight (2015-2017)
- 21 - Cade McNamara (2019-2022)
- 20 - Jake Rudock (2015)
- 19 - Dennis Brown (1966-1968)
- 18 - Dennis Franklin (1972-1974)
- 17 - Demetrius Brown (1987-1988)
- 17 - Michael Taylor (1986-1989)
- 17 - Tate Forcier (2009-2010)
- 15 - Scott Dreisbach (1995-1998)
- 14 - Don Moorhead (1968-1970)
J.J. McCarthy ranks as the most prolific passer of anyone who has played 3 or fewer seasons at Michigan.