Oregon State's Jesse Legree leads FBS in receiving yards and touchdowns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Jesse Legree, a freshman at Oregon State, ranks first in the FBS for receiving yards and touchdowns, totaling 932 yards and 12 touchdowns. Comparatively, Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith, widely regarded for his performance, has 916 yards and 11 touchdowns. Legree has maintained impressive consistency, achieving at least 100 receiving yards in every game thus far this season. He is supported by quarterback Braden Atkinson, who leads the FBS in passing yards. Oregon State is currently 4-2 and will face Washington State next.
- •Legree has 932 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns in 2026.
- •Smith closely follows with 916 yards and 11 touchdowns.
- •Legree has recorded 100+ yards in every game this season.
- •Oregon State has won four straight games, now at 4-2.
- •Oregon State's next game is against Washington State.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Who leads the FBS in receiving yards and touchdowns? Hint: It's not Jeremiah Smith
"Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith has gotten much of the hype at the receiver position this season, but the FBS leader in receiving yards and touchdowns plays for a different OSU.
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