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Ranking the 10 best wide receiver single seasons in college football history

By David Creekmur

(Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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29 Aug 1998: Troy Edwards #16 of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs is tackled in the air by Joe Walker #25 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the Eddie Robinson Classic at Tom Osborne Field in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cornhuskers defeated the Bulldogs 56-27. Man
29 Aug 1998: Troy Edwards #16 of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs is tackled in the air by Joe Walker #25 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the Eddie Robinson Classic at Tom Osborne Field in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cornhuskers defeated the Bulldogs 56-27. Man /

3. Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech (1998)

Troy Edwards had already established himself as a star receiver in college football during the 1997 season, even if many around the country were unaware. In fact, in 1997, Edwards grabbed 102 receptions for 1,707 yards and 13 touchdowns, which alone could be on a list of best wide receiver single seasons in history.

However, he took his game to yet another level in 1998, by having an absolutely monstrous year, which put him on the national map. Edwards was recognized as such by winning the Fred Biletnikoff Award, Paul Warfield Trophy and being named a consensus All-American for his performance.

It all started in a nationally televised game to open up the season at Nebraska, who were the defending national champions. Despite losing the contest 56-27, Edwards alerted the nation that he was a force to be reckoned with. He collected 21 receptions for an NCAA record 405 yards along with three touchdowns in the game. Edwards went on to finish the season with an astounding 140 receptions for 1,996 yards as well as 27 touchdowns.

Additionally, he added another 16 kick returns for 326 yards. His 1,996 yards fell just 64 yards short of the national record for a season. Also, the 27 receiving touchdowns is still a national record, breaking the previous record set by Marshall’s Randy Moss just one year prior.

When you consider the records that Edwards still holds and numbers that, 22 seasons later, stand the test of time, his place on this list is unquestionable.

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