Even during a bye week, Jeremiah Smith has continued to dominate the top of the Big Ten receiving yardage leaderboard. He already holds the Ohio State records for most receiving yards, most receptions, and most receiving touchdowns. The fact that Julian Sayin could be out for the rest of the season unless the Buckeyes make the playoffs is somewhat of a significant blow but aat the very least he can be counted on to be a huge weapon for whoever emerges as the new starting QB.

Meanwhile, Penn State's Chase Sowell continues to cling on at the bottom of the rankings as well, still on 510 yards. He will have more chances as Penn State's schedule eases up to produce more yardage, but the imminent return of Koby Howard could mean that he will be targeted less down the stretch.

Here are the Big Ten's top 10 leaders in receiving yards following the results of Week 8.

1. Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State

• Receiving yards: 984

• Receiving TDs: 12 (leads Big Ten)

2. KJ Duff, Rutgers

• Receiving yards: 741

• Receiving TDs: 9

3. Charlie Becker, Indiana

• Receiving yards: 694

• Receiving TDs: 8

4. Colin Dixon, Illinois

• Receiving yards: 608

• Receiving TDs: 9

5. Griffin Wilde, Northwestern

• Receiving yards: 615

• Receiving TDs: 4

6. Nick Marsh, Indiana

• Receiving yards: 585

• Receiving TDs: 7

7. Asaad Waseem, Purdue

• Receiving yards: 588

• Receiving TDs: 1

8. Chris Durr Jr., Maryland

• Receiving yards: 580

• Receiving TDs: 4

9. JJ Buchanan, Michigan

• Receiving yards: 539

• Receiving TDs: 4

10. Chase Sowell, Penn State

• Receiving yards: 510

• Receiving TDs: 3