About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 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 .
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) runs the ball pressured by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Chase Taylor (4) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Carter Meadows (14) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) looks to pass in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Gabe Burkle (84) runs the ball in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) runs the ball pressured by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Chase Taylor (4) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell reacts in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 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 (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Penn State cornerback Zion Tracy (7) intercepts a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Andrew Marsh (3) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Zion Tracy (7) interceptes the ball in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Brett Eskildsen (4) makes a catch in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham watches a replay of quarterback Bryce Underwood’s interception by Penn State during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Michigan wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) makes a catch against Penn State safety Jamison Patton (3) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; The Penn State Nittany Lions mascot preforms before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Jordan Marshall (23) runs hte ball in the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Michigan cornerback Jyaire Hill (0) tackles Penn State wide receiver Chase Sowell (0) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Penn State cornerback Zion Tracy (7) intercepts a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Andrew Marsh (3) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Michigan running back Savion Hiter (5) runs against Penn State cornerback Daryus Dixson (5) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws against Michigan during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver leaps for the ball in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Michigan safety Chris Bracy (7) and cornerback Jyaire Hill (0) tackle Penn State running back Carson Hansen (21) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 1 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) runs the ball pressured by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Chase Taylor (4) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 1 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) runs the ball pressured by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Chase Taylor (4) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 2 / 20 5 major takeaways from Penn State’s frustrating loss at Michigan Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Carter Meadows (14) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 3 / 20 5 major takeaways from Penn State’s frustrating loss at Michigan Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) looks to pass in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 4 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Gabe Burkle (84) runs the ball in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 5 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) runs the ball pressured by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Chase Taylor (4) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 6 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell reacts in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 7 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game 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 (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 8 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Penn State cornerback Zion Tracy (7) intercepts a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Andrew Marsh (3) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 9 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Zion Tracy (7) interceptes the ball in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 10 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Brett Eskildsen (4) makes a catch in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 11 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham watches a replay of quarterback Bryce Underwood’s interception by Penn State during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 12 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Michigan wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) makes a catch against Penn State safety Jamison Patton (3) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 13 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; The Penn State Nittany Lions mascot preforms before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 14 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Jordan Marshall (23) runs hte ball in the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 15 / 20 5 major takeaways from Penn State’s frustrating loss at Michigan Michigan cornerback Jyaire Hill (0) tackles Penn State wide receiver Chase Sowell (0) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 16 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Penn State cornerback Zion Tracy (7) intercepts a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Andrew Marsh (3) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 17 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Michigan running back Savion Hiter (5) runs against Penn State cornerback Daryus Dixson (5) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 18 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws against Michigan during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 19 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver leaps for the ball in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 20 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Michigan safety Chris Bracy (7) and cornerback Jyaire Hill (0) tackle Penn State running back Carson Hansen (21) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Kevin McGuire is the lead writer for Nittany Lions Wire, part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow him on BlueSky , Threads or any of these other platforms .
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