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2026
Kwazi Gilmer has started every game this season, leading Nebraska with 32 catches, 418 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. Entering the Oregon game, Gilmer ranks seventh nationally in receiving touchdowns (6).
Gilmer had five catches for 58 yards and one touchdown in his Husker debut against Ohio. He caught six passes for 39 yards with a career-high two touchdowns against Bowling Green. Gilmer made three receptions for 42 yards against North Dakota. At Michigan State, Gilmer had his first career 100-yard receiving game, catching four passes for 101 yards with a 44-yard touchdown.
Gilmer had a career game against Maryland, catching 11 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns, setting career highs in all three categories. His 11 receptions ranked third in school history and were the most by a Husker since 2017. Gilmer's 147 receiving yards were the most by a Husker since 2022. Gilmer's big game against Maryland marked his second straight 100-yard receiving game as he became only the third Husker to have 100 receiving yards in consecutive Big Ten Conference games. Gilmer also became the first Husker to have overall back-to-back 100-yard receiving games since 2021. GIlmer caught three passes for 31 yards against No. 7 Indiana.
Before Nebraska (Sierra Canyon School/UCLA)
Gilmer spent two seasons at UCLA before transferring to Nebraska. He played in 24 games with 19 starts, catching 81 passes for 880 yards and six touchdowns. Gilmer caught at least one pass in each of his final 22 games as a Bruin.