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Freshman Surpasses Jeremiah Smith's 15-TD Debut Season
Oregon State freshman Jesse Legree leads college football in touchdowns with 14 in 7 games.
In brief
Oregon State freshman Jesse Legree leads college football in touchdowns with 14 in 7 games. Oregon State freshman Jesse Legree has 14 touchdowns in 7 games, surpassing Jeremiah Smith's 15-TD debut season. Originally reported by CFB-HQ On SI.
The 2026 College Football Season
The 2026 college football season has had plenty of big moments and big players.
Jeremiah Smith's Record
Two seasons ago, Smith had an immediate impact for Ohio State, starting the career that has made him a significant Heisman Trophy favorite.
Jesse Legree's Rise
Oregon State freshman Jesse Legree is re-writing the college football record book on a weekly basis.
Legree's Stats
After seven games, Legree has 46 catches for a nation-best 1,040 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Weekly Performance
He has had at least 100 yards and at least one TD every week.
Legree's Heisman Odds
Legree is now a +2100 pick for the Heisman per DraftKings, the fifth best odds in the nation.
Legree's Future
Barring any unexpected shifts in the NFL Draft's eligibility requirements, Legree will have two more seasons of college football.
The takeaway
Oregon State freshman Jesse Legree has 14 touchdowns in 7 games, surpassing Jeremiah Smith's 15-TD debut season.
