Big Ten receiving yardage leaders after Week 11

There are not too many more receiving records for Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith to break at this point. In Ohio State's Week 11 win against Northwestern, Smith set another Big Ten record for all-time receiving yards, and he remains comfortably in front of the Big Ten receiving leaderboard with two games remaining in the regular season. Will Smith be able to win the Heisman Trophy after Ohio State's playoff hopes crumbled in recent weeks? It really should not be held against him with his performance this season.

One of the Big Ten's top receivers is now done for the season as well. KJ Duff of Rutgers underwent season-ending surgery for an ankle injury. As a result, Duff has taken a steep fall among the Big Ten receiving leaders and will

not have a chance to make up any ground.

Here are the Big Ten's top 10 leaders in receiving yards following the results of Week 11.

1. Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a pass in front of Penn State Nittany Lions safety Zakee Wheatley (6) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025.

Receiving yards: 1317
Receiving TDs: 15 (leads Big Ten)

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2. Charlie Becker, Indiana

Indiana's Charlie Becker (80) runs for a touchdown during the Indiana versus Western Kentucky football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.

Receiving yards: 950
Receiving TDs: 10

3. Colin Dixon, Illinois

Illinois Fighting Illini running back Jordan Anderson (23) gives teammate and wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) a hand after Dixon scored a touchdown during the first half at Gies Memorial Stadium.

Receiving yards: 946
Receiving TDs: 13

4. Chris Lawson, Washington

Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Chris Lawson (8) catches a pass against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Andrew Marshall (7) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Receiving yards: 851
Receiving TDs: 5

5. Griffin Wilde, Northwestern

Oct 17, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Griffin Wilde (17) runs through Michigan State Spartans defenders for a first down during the second quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Receiving yards: 843
Receiving TDs: 5

7. Asaad Waseem, Purdue

Oct 10, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Asaad Waseem (19) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Receiving yards: 802
Receiving TDs: 1

8. KJ Duff, Rutgers

Nov 29, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Kj Duff (8) reacts after a touchdown reception during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Receiving yards: 774
Receiving TDs: 9

9. Nick Marsh, Indiana

Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Nick Marsh (11) runs after a catch for a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Oct. 10, 2026.

Receiving yards: 749
Receiving TDs: 8

10. Dakorien Moore, Oregon

Oregon wide receiver Dakorien Moore picks up a touchdown as the Oregon Ducks host the Michigan Wolverines on Nov. 14, 2026, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Receiving yards: 702
Receiving TDs: 8

Who is Penn State's leading receiver after Week 11?

Nov 7, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chase Sowell (0) catches a touchdown against Washington Huskies safety Alex McLaughlin (7) during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Wide receiver Chase Sowell continues to lead the Penn State Nittany Lions in receiving with 635 receiving yards on 38 receptions. Despite not playing since Big Ten play started, Koby Howard is Penn State's second-leading receiving yardage leader, and Matt Campbell hopes to be able to get him back at some point. Tight end Benjamin Brahmer had 2 touchdown catches in a win against Minnesota and has taken over the team lead in receiving touchdowns with 5 this season. Brahmer is third on the team with 323 receiving yards.

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