# Freshman Surpasses Jeremiah Smith's 15-TD Debut Season

> Oregon State freshman Jesse Legree leads college football in touchdowns with 14 in 7 games.
- Title: Freshman Surpasses Jeremiah Smith's 15-TD Debut Season
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: jeremiah smith, jesse legree, oregon state, college football, heisman trophy, touchdowns, sports, Freshman, Surpasses, Jeremiah, Smith's, 15-TD
- Source: CFB-HQ On SI — https://si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/news/college-football-freshman-on-track-to-surpass-jeremiah-smith-s-15-td-debut-season
- Published: 2026-10-23T01:42:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jeremiah smith, jesse legree, oregon state, college football, heisman trophy, touchdowns, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Oregon State freshman Jesse Legree has 14 touchdowns in 7 games, surpassing Jeremiah Smith's 15-TD debut season.