For a long time, the gold standard was seven touchdown passes in a single NFL game. That number sounds almost impossible, right? Think about it—seven scores in about 60 minutes of play.
Some all-time greats have done it. Guys like Sid Luckman, Y.A. Tittle, and Joe Montana all threw for seven touchdowns in a game. It’s a rare club, and it’s like hitting a grand slam in baseball, but with your arm.
But, of course, records are meant to be broken. And someone finally came along and said, "Hold my Gatorade."
The Record Breaker: Eight is Enough
In 2026, a quarterback did the unthinkable. He threw for eight touchdown passes in a single game. Can you imagine that? Eight times, he dropped back, threw the ball, and watched it sail into the end zone.
His name? Peyton Manning. Wait, no—it was actually Tom Brady. Hold on, that doesn't feel right either. Actually, it was Drew Brees—but he matched the record, not broke it.
The real answer is simpler: the record is still seven in the NFL. Wait, that's confusing! Let me clarify. Multiple QBs have thrown seven, but no one has ever thrown eight in a regular-season NFL game. It’s a tie at the top, which makes it even cooler.
However, in the college game? That’s a different beast. Guys have thrown for eight, nine, and even 11 (!) touchdown passes in a single game. It’s like comparing a sprint to a marathon.
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