Big Ten receiving yardage leaders after Week 7

It was yet another record day for Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith in Week 7. Smith set a new Big Ten record with his 39th career receiving touchdown in Ohio State's big road win at Indiana. HE broke a tie with Michigan's Braelon Edwards after tying the record a week ago. Smith will continue to add to his record total as Ohio State is only halfway through the regular season, and expected to play a handful of postseason games. Already with 12 receiving touchdowns, nobody looks to be catching Smith this season in the Big Ten. Nobody else in the conference has hit double digits, although KJ Duff of Rutgers and Colin Dixon are each one away.

Penn State's Chase Sowell has moved up into the top 10 of the Big Ten receiving yardage leaders after

a big game in a losing effort against Michigan. Penn State is still missing Koby Howard, who got off to an electric start this season, but Chase Sowell has been stepping up in recent weeks to provide a reliable passing option for Rocco Becht.

Here are the Big Ten's top 10 leaders in receiving yards following the results of Week 7.

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. Asaad Waseem, Purdue

Purdue's Chauncey Magwood (left) and Asaad Waseem (right) celebrate after a touchdown on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, during the NCAA football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Indiana State Sycamores at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Receiving yards: 588
Receiving TDs: 1

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. Chris Durr Jr., Maryland

Sep 12, 2026; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. (13) makes the one handed catch against the UConn Huskies in the first quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Receiving yards: 580
Receiving TDs: 4

8. Chase Sowell, Penn State

Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chase Sowell (0) makes a catch defended by by Michigan Wolverines defensive back Jyaire Hill (0) in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Receiving yards: 510
Receiving TDs: 3

9. Kwazi Gilmer, Nebraska

Oct 3, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer (3) runs after a catch for a touchdown against Maryland Terrapins linebacker Carlton Smith (32) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Receiving yards: 492
Receiving TDs: 7

10. Dezmen Roebuck, Washington

Washington Huskies wide receiver Dezmen Roebuck (2) stiff arms Purdue Boilermakers cornerback Dee Newsome (29) during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium on Oct. 16, 2026.

Receiving yards: 484
Receiving TDs: 3

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