DJ Epps went off for West Virginia against Cincinnati with 163 receiving yards and a touchdown. Houston also saw elite action from its receivers, with two players posting over 100 receiving yards and at least one touchdown. Some under-the-radar receivers also had a good week, including Oklahoma State's Caleb Hawkins, who caught 125 yards and scored a touchdown.

However, many of the Big 12's top receivers were held in check this week, including Joseph Williams (Colorado), who had only 54 receiving yards. Gavin Freeman (Baylor) had 76 yards, and Reed Harris (Arizona State) had only 63.

Here is a look at the top 10 receivers in the Big 12 in receiving yards after a relatively down Week 7:

Big 12 Receiving Yardage Leaders

Sep 12, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Reed Harris (3) catches a pass against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
  1. Reed Harris, Arizona State (653 receiving yards)
  2. Wyatt Young, Oklahoma State (561)
  3. DJ Epps, West Virginia (556)
  4. Gavin Freeman, Baylor (555)
  5. Joseph Williams, Colorado (508)
  6. Ed Small, TCU (494)
  7. Amare Thomas, Houston (487)
  8. Justin Bowick, Oklahoma State (469)
  9. Legend Glasker, BYU (444)
  10. Patrick Overmyer, Houston (432)

Big 12 Receiving Touchdown Leaders

Oct 17, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars tight end Patrick Overmyer (9) makes a reception for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
  1. Reed Harris, Arizona State (8 receiving touchdowns)
  2. Patrick Overmyer, Houston (7)
  3. Amare Thomas, Houston (6)
  4. Braden Pegan, Utah (6)
  5. Justin Bowick, Oklahoma State (6)
  6. DJ Epps, West Virginia (5)
  7. Joseph Williams, Colorado (5)
  8. Koby Young, Houston (5)
  9. Wyatt Young, Oklahoma State (5)
  10. Isaiah Mizell, Arizona (4)
  11. Javonnie Gibson, Cincinnati (4)
  12. Jayden McGowan, Baylor (4)
  13. Nacari Ashley, TCU (4)
  14. Nik McMillan, Kansas (4)
  15. Tre Spivey, Arizona (4)
  16. Wayshawn Parker, Utah (4)

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