Week 8 was a big day for Big 12 receivers. Justin Bowick had 138 receiving yards and a touchdown. Colorado's receivers also had a big day, with Joseph Williams and DeAndre Moore Jr. each getting over 100 yards despite a 33-point loss.
Gavin Freeman had another 100-yard day, catching 123 yards in the Bears' loss to the Jayhawks, while Arizona State receiver Reed Harris caught 147 yards despite three different quarterbacks throwing passes. Amare Thomas had 133 yards in Houston's loss to Utah. BYU's Kyler Kasper did everything he could to help the Cougars win, catching six for 129 yards and a touchdown; it was his first 100-yard game of the season.
Here is a look at the top 10 receivers in the Big 12 in receiving yards after Week 8:
Big 12 Receiving Yardage Leaders
- Reed Harris, Arizona State (800 receiving yards)
- Gavin Freeman, Baylor (678)
- Joseph Williams, Colorado (643)
- Wyatt Young, Oklahoma State (639)
- Amare Thomas, Houston (620)
- Justin Bowick, Oklahoma State (607)
- DJ Epps, West Virginia (556)
- Ed Small, TCU (514)
- Nacari Ashley, TCU (510)
- Kenny Johnson, Texas Tech (499)
Big 12 Receiving Touchdown Leaders
- Reed Harris, Arizona State (8 receiving touchdowns)
- Justin Bowick, Oklahoma State (7)
- Patrick Overmyer, Houston (7)
- Amare Thomas, Houston (6)
- Braden Pegan, Utah (6)
- Wyatt Young, Oklahoma State (6)
- DJ Epps, West Virginia (5)
- Isaiah Mizell, Arizona (5)
- Jayden McGowan, Baylor (5)
- Joseph Williams, Colorado (5)
- Koby Young, Houston (5)
- Nik McMillan, Kansas (5)
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