Samori Toure Earns Spot on Watch List for Biletnikoff Award

Nebraska senior receiver Samori Toure was added Monday to the Biletnikoff Award watch list after his performance Saturday against Ohio State. 

Toure had four receptions for 150 yards and a 72-yard touchdown against the Buckeyes. He also set up Nebraska’s second touchdown with a 53-yard catch.

The Montana transfer from Portland, Ore., leads Nebraska this season with 33 receptions for 718 yards and four touchdowns. His four 100-yard receiving games are the second-most in a single season in Nebraska history. Toure has a nation-leading four receptions of at least 60 yards and averages 21.8 yards per reception.

Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba was also added to the watch list Monday. He had 15 receptions for 240 yards in Saturday's game.

The Biletnikoff Award, sponsored by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, recognizes the college football season’s outstanding FBS receiver.