Big 12 football receiving leaders after Week 3

Colorado may not have had a good day against Northwestern. However, wide receiver Joseph Williams still put up solid numbers with five receptions for 88 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown, to remain in the Big 12's top 10 in receiving yards.

Around the conference, it is hard to find a receiver who had a better day on Saturday than Justin Bowick with Oklahoma State. In the Cowboys' 59-0 shutout against Murray State, Bowick was the leading receiver with nine receptions for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Ed Small with TCU also had a good week with 164 yards and a touchdown in the Horned Frogs' win against Arkansas State.

Kenny Johnson also played a key role in Texas Tech's thrilling win over Houston on Friday with four receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown. His score came on a 35-yard deep shot near the beginning of the second quarter to get the Red Raiders on the board after getting themselves in a 10-0 hole against the Cougars early.

Here are the top 10 receivers in the Big 12 in receiving yards after Week 3:

Big 12 Receiving Yardage Leaders

1. Reed Harris, Arizona State (374 receiving yards)
2. Ed Small, TCU (330)
3. Gavin Freeman, Baylor (305)
4. Justin Bowick, Oklahoma State (281)
5. Legend Glasker, BYU (270)
6. DJ Epps, West Virginia (240)
7. Amare Thomas, Houston (237)
8. Braden Pegan, Utah (235)
9. Joseph Williams, Colorado (234)
10. Kenny Johnson, Texas Tech (230)

Big 12 Receiving Touchdown Leaders

1. Reed Harris, Arizona State (5 touchdowns)
2. Jayden McGowan, Baylor (4)
3. Amare Thomas, Houston (3)
4. Braden Pegan, Utah (3)
5. DJ Epps, West Virginia (3)
6. Javonnie Gibson, Cincinnati (3)
7. Joseph Williams, Colorado (3)
8. Justin Bowack, Oklahoma State (3)
9. Koby Young, Houston (3)
10. Nacari Ashley, TCU (3)
11. Wayshawn Parker, Utah (3)

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