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Northwestern Football Career Receiving Touchdowns Leaders
D'Wayne Bates holds Northwestern's career receiving touchdowns record with 26 touchdowns (1995–1998). Richard Buchanan (22) and Jeremy Ebert (21) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Austin Carr (2013–2016), No. 4 on the list.
Northwestern WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D'Wayne Bates | 1995–1998 | 26 |
| 2 | Richard Buchanan | 1987–1990 | 22 |
| 3 | Jeremy Ebert | 2008–2011 | 21 |
| 4 | Austin Carr | 2013–2016 | 14 |
| 4 | Drake Dunsmore | 2007–2011 | 14 |
| 4 | Sam Simmons | 1998–2001 | 14 |
| 4 | Steve Bogan | 1978–1980 | 14 |
| 8 | Lee Gissendaner | 1990–1993 | 13 |
| 8 | Ross Lane | 2005–2008 | 13 |
| 10 | Eric Peterman | 2005–2008 | 12 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Northwestern only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.