KJ Duff, Jesse Legree and others shine in college football Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:08 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Several college football players produced standout performances during Week 2, warranting recognition. KJ Duff of Rutgers had 137 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a close loss to Boston College. Oregon State's Jesse Legree recorded 240 receiving yards against No. 13 Texas Tech, marking a significant milestone as a true freshman. Collin Dixon of Illinois scored three touchdowns in a narrow defeat to Duke, while Nate Sheppard of Duke proved pivotal with 188 total yards and three touchdowns. Other notable performances included Chance Morrow from Buffalo and Hunter Tipton of Memphis, who combined for impressive yardage and touchdowns despite their teams' losses. These players are expected to continue impacting their teams positively as the season progresses.
- •KJ Duff records 137 yards and 2 TDs in Rutgers loss to Boston College.
- •Jesse Legree totals 240 yards receiving against ranked Texas Tech.
- •Collin Dixon ties Illinois record with 3 TD receptions against Duke.
- •Nate Sheppard achieves 188 total yards and 3 touchdowns for Duke.
- •Chance Morrow and Hunter Tipton also have standout performances.
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