Big Ten receiving yardage leaders after Week 1

The Big Ten football season kicked off with impressive performances from several wide receivers. USC's Trent Mosley, a Heisman Trophy candidate, leads the conference in receiving yards after Week 1. Despite USC being the only Big Ten team to have played in Week 0 and Week 1, Mosley has maintained an average of 111 receiving yards per game through his two games.

Penn State's Koby Howard had a standout performance in Week 1, surpassing his 2025 season receiving yards total after just one game. Rutgers' KJ Duff also had a massive game, although it was a losing effort. Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, the top wide receiver in the Big Ten and the nation, showcased his talent with 151 yards and 2 touchdowns in his first game.

Other top Big Ten receiving yardage leaders include Oregon's Jeremiah McClellan, USC's Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, Michigan's JJ Buchanan, Purdue's Asaad Waseem, Northwestern's Griffin Wilde, and Minnesota's Javon Tracy.