Colorado football: Top 10 passing leaders in Buffaloes history

Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2005; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Joel Klatt looks to pass against the Texas A&M Aggies in the first quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Byron Hetzler-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Byron Hetzler
Oct 8, 2005; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Joel Klatt looks to pass against the Texas A&M Aggies in the first quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Byron Hetzler-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Byron Hetzler /

Colorado football career passing leader No. 4: Joel Klatt (2002-05)

  • 7,708 passing yards
  • 46 passing touchdowns
  • 61.2% completion
  • 6.8 yards per attempt

Before he was the face of Fox’s Big Noon broadcasts with Gus Johnson, Klatt was the face of his hometown Colorado Buffaloes. Klatt led the Buffs to two bowl appearances in three years as the starting quarterback.

Klatt’s best season was Colorado’s worst during that stretch. He threw for 2,614 yards and 21 touchdowns while completing 65.1% of his passes, but Colorado went 5-7 and missed out on a bowl game.