Jesse Legree Won Fourth Pac-12 Freshman Honor
The Oregon State wide receiver has now secured the conference award four consecutive times.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Football
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Oregon State wide receiver Jesse Legree has been named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week for the fourth straight time. This recognition follows his performance in a 33-7 win over UTEP, where he recorded six catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns.
Why it matters
Legree has established himself as a dominant offensive threat, becoming the first player in Pac-12 history to earn the freshman honor in four consecutive weeks. His performance keeps him at the forefront of the national conversation for top college football newcomers.
Legree is the only Division I FBS player with four games of 100-plus receiving yards this season, totaling 585 yards and six touchdowns. He currently ranks second nationally in total receiving yards.
The players
Jesse Legree
He is an Oregon State wide receiver who has become the first player in Pac-12 history to win four consecutive freshman of the week awards.
Oregon State
This is a public research university based in Corvallis that competes in the Pac-12 conference.
UTEP
This is a public research university that competes in the FBS division and recently faced Oregon State.
Rome Odunze
He is a former collegiate football player who previously achieved the milestone of four consecutive 100-yard receiving games in 2023.
The details
In the victory against UTEP, Legree recorded six catches, 109 receiving yards, and two touchdowns to anchor the offense. The effort extended his streak of 100-yard receiving performances to four consecutive games, a feat last seen in the conference in 2023.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: Jesse Legree was named Pac-12 freshman of the week.
2023: Rome Odunze recorded four-straight 100-yard games.
Season Trajectory
Legree’s historic freshman streak places him in rare company, elevating Oregon State’s offensive ceiling for the remainder of the 2026 season. His continued production directly impacts the team's standing and his individual pursuit of single-season top-10 records.
Legree is currently two touchdowns shy of breaking into Oregon State's single-season top-10 list. With 585 receiving yards, he remains within striking distance of the national leader, who holds 617 yards.
The takeaway
Legree's rapid ascent highlights the immediate impact freshmen can have on collegiate offensive output. Fans should monitor his progress as he aims for the Pac-12 record for weekly honors and the school's single-season touchdown milestones.
Further reading
For more on the Beavers' season, check out the latest Football coverage.
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