Big 12 football receiving leaders after Week 5

Colorado receiver Joseph Williams continues to prove he is one of the best receivers in the Big 12 despite the Buffaloes' record, after another strong performance against Texas Tech. He finished the game with 10 receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown. It is his fourth straight game with at least on

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Colorado receiver Joseph Williams continues to prove he is one of the best receivers in the Big 12 despite the Buffaloes' record, after another strong performance against Texas Tech. He finished the game with 10 receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown. It is his fourth straight game with at least one touchdown.

Reed Harris and Gavin Freeman both had 100-yard games in Arizona State's loss to Baylor. Both players had similar performances. Harris caught seven passes for 125 yards, while Freeman caught seven for 115 yards. Neither receiver scored, even though Baylor scored seven touchdowns and Arizona State scored a receiving touchdown.

West Virginia receiver DJ Epps also had a big day, catching four passes for 114 yards, though he also had the game-sealing

fumble. On the other side of that game, Iowa State receiver Cody Jackson caught six passes for 160 yards and a touchdown, though he had only 31 yards in the previous game.

Here is a look at the top 10 receivers in the Big 12 in receiving yards after Week 5:

Big 12 Receiving Yardage Leaders

Sep 19, 2026; London, ENG; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Reed Harris (3) runs with the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first quarter at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-Imagn Images

Reed Harris, Arizona State (499 receiving yards)
Gavin Freeman, Baylor (479)
Joseph Williams, Colorado (454)
Wyatt Young, Oklahoma State (410)
Ed Small, TCU (403)
DJ Epps, West Virginia (393)
Nacari Ashley, TCU (374)
Justin Bowick, Oklahoma State (344)
Amare Thomas, Houston (330)
Patrick Overmyer, Houston (317)

Big 12 Receiving Touchdown Leaders

Oct 3, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes offensive lineman Chauncey Gooden (51) lifts wide receiver Joseph Williams (8) following his touchdown reception in the first quarter against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images