Hall of Fame
At the end of his collegiate career, Roethlisberger held every major passing record in Miami history. Passing for more than 200 yards in all 14 games during the 2003 season, he owned NCAA records for most games in a season gaining 200 or more passing yards and consecutive games with at least 200 passing yards.
A Third-Team Associated Press All-American in 2003 and Freshman All-American in 2001, Roethlisberger was twice named Miami's Male Co-Athlete of the Year (2000-01 and 2003-04) while being named MAC Freshman of the Year (2001) and MAC Offensive Player of the Year (2003). He was a three-time All-MAC selection, earning first-team honors in 2003 and second-team recognition in 2001 and 2002.
A three-year letterwinner, Roethlisberger forewent his final season of eligibility to enter the 2004 NFL Draft. He was the 11th overall selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the highest draft pick in program history at that time. Roethlisberger guided the Steelers to two Super Bowl titles and became the youngest quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl during the 2005 season. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Roethlisberger was tabbed the NFL Rookie of the Year following the 2004 season.
Miami retired his jersey No. 7 in 2007.
