FSU football: Top 10 passing leaders in Seminoles history
By Josh Yourish
![Jan 1, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) runs with the ball during the first half of the 2015 Rose Bowl college football game against the Oregon Ducks at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports Jan 1, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) runs with the ball during the first half of the 2015 Rose Bowl college football game against the Oregon Ducks at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/b6cac2b713b7a583b7e72d82d452a83784f418042d7504d85f2881722b89c21b.jpg)
FSU football career passing leader No. 2: Chris Rix (2001-04)
- 8,390 passing yards
- 63 passing touchdowns
- 55.2% completion
- 8.1 yards per attempt
Two years removed from the program’s second-ever national title, Rix had a very tough act to follow as a freshman. He was named the starter of the Seminoles, replacing Chris Weinke who was off in the NFL.
In 2001 as a freshman, Rix threw for 2,734 yards and 24 touchdowns. Florida State was still a very talented team and he led the Noles to 8-4 with a win in the Gator Bowl. He was Bobby Bowden’s only four-year starter and that allowed him to compile some great career stats, while never reaching the heights of a Weinke, Ward, or Winston.