Big Ten receiving yardage leaders after Week 1

Big Ten receiving yardage leaders after Week 1

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Big Ten receiving yardage leaders after Week 1

The Big Ten saw some of its top wide receivers put on some shows in Week 1 of the college football season, with a Heisman Trophy candidate, All-Big Ten-caliber receivers, and rising stars all helping their teams on the field to start the season.

USC wide receiver Trent Mosley is leading the Big Ten in receiving yards after Week 1. However, it is worth a reminder that USC is the only Big Ten team to have played two games so far, having played in Week 0 and Week 1. Regardless, it has been a nice start for the freshman wide receiver for the Trojans. Mosley has averaged 111 receiving yards per game through his two games played, which still keeps him in the top 10 of the Big Ten in terms of average receiving yards per game.

Penn State wide receiver Koby Howard had a big performance for the Nittany Lions in Week 1 after being used sparingly in 2025. Howard has already eclipsed his 2025 season receiving yards total after just one game played this season. KJ Duff of Rutgers had a massive game with his receiving total in Week 1, although his yards came in a losing effort with some big plays late in the game with the game already well out of reach.

Not to be forgotten in Week 1 was Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, arguably the top wide receiver in the Big Ten and the nation. Smith got off to a fast start before getting an early rest in Ohio State's lopsided victory in Week 1. Smith picked up 151 yards and 2 touchdowns in his first game of the season.

Here are the Big Ten's top 10 leaders in receiving yards after Week 1.

1. Trent Mosley, USC

Sep 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) s cores on a 68-yard touchdown reception against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

  • Receiving yards: 222
  • Receiving TDs: 3

2. KJ Duff, Rutgers

  • Receiving yards: 196
  • Receiving TDs: 3

3. Koby Howard, Penn State

Sep 5, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Koby Howard (6) makes a catch during the second quarter against the Marshall Thundering Herd at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

  • Receiving yards: 161
  • Receiving TDs: 1

4. Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State

  • Receiving yards: 151
  • Receiving TDs: 2

5. Jeremiah McClellan, Oregon

  • Receiving yards: 150
  • Receiving TDs: 1

6. Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, USC

  • Receiving yards: 138
  • 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: 126
  • Receiving TDs: 1

8. Asaad Waseem, Purdue

  • Receiving yards: 107
  • Receiving TDs: 1

9. Griffin Wilde, Northwestern

  • Receiving yards: 104
  • Receiving TDs: 0

10. Javon Tracy, Minnesota

  • Receiving yards: 98
  • Receiving TDs: 0

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