Big Ten receiving yardage leaders after Week 5

The best wide receiver in college football continues to impress and build his case for a Heisman Trophy.

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith continues to rack up historic numbers for the Buckeyes. Already the owner of the school's all-time receiving record, Smith added another 200+ yards to his record total with Ohio State's road win at Iowa this weekend. Smith is now the sole leader in Big Ten receiving touchdowns after separating himself in Week 5.

Here are the Big Ten's top 10 leaders in receiving yards following the results of Week 5.

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: 823
Receiving TDs: 9 (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: 628
Receiving TDs: 7

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: 546
Receiving TDs: 8

4. 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: 477
Receiving TDs: 8

5. 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: 461
Receiving TDs: 4

6. 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: 453
Receiving TDs: 1

7. JJ Buchanan, Michigan

Michigan wide receiver JJ Buchanan catches the game-winning pass with no time left on the clock to beat Western Michigan at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 05, 2026.

Receiving yards: 446
Receiving TDs: 4

8. 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: 387
Receiving TDs: 6

9. Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, USC

Sep 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (17) scores on a 19-yard touchdown reception against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Receiving yards: 372
Receiving TDs: 3

10. Noah Jennings, Minnesota

Sep 19, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Noah Jennings (13) runs with the ball after the catch as Akron Zips defensive back Tairan Davis Jr. (29) gives chase during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Receiving yards: 308
Receiving TDs: 1

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