Big Ten receiving yardage leaders after Week 8

Even during a bye week, Jeremiah Smithhas continued to dominate the top of the Big Ten receiving yardage leaderboard. He already holds the Ohio State records for most receiving yards, most receptions, and most receiving touchdowns. The fact that Julian Sayin could be out for the rest of the season unless the Buckeyes make the playoffs is somewhat of a significant blow but aat the very least he can be counted on to be a huge weapon for whoever emerges as the new starting QB.

Meanwhile, Penn State's Chase Sowell continues to cling on at the bottom of the rankings as well, still on 510 yards. He will have more chances as Penn State's schedule eases up to produce more yardage, but the imminent return of Koby Howard could mean that he will be targeted

less down the stretch.

Here are the Big Ten's top 10 leaders in receiving yards following the results of Week 8.

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: 984
Receiving TDs: 12 (leads Big Ten)

2. 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: 741
Receiving TDs: 9

3. 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: 694
Receiving TDs: 8

4. 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: 608
Receiving TDs: 9

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: 615
Receiving TDs: 4

6. 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: 585
Receiving TDs: 7

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: 588
Receiving TDs: 1

8. Chris Durr Jr., Maryland

Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. (13) scores a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Receiving yards: 580
Receiving TDs: 4

9. JJ Buchanan, Michigan

Michigan quarterback Tommy Carr (14), left, celebrates a first down against Penn State with wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

Receiving yards: 539
Receiving TDs: 4

10. Chase Sowell, Penn State

Penn State wide receiver Chase Sowell (0) makes a catch against Michigan cornerback Smith Snowden (3) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.