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USC’s JuJu Smith-Schuster a semifinalist for Biletnikoff Award

USC receiver Juju Smith-Schuster sprints toward the end zone after a catch against Arizona on Nov. 7.

USC receiver Juju Smith-Schuster sprints toward the end zone after a catch against Arizona on Nov. 7.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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USC’s JuJu Smith-Schuster has been named one of 10 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award, presented annually to college football’s top receiver.

Smith-Schuster, a sophomore, has 63 receptions for 1,160 yards and 10 touchdowns.

The Trojans play at Oregon on Saturday.

Marqise Lee is the only USC player to win the Biletnikoff Award. Lee won in 2012.

Other semifinalists: Baylor’s Corey Coleman, TCU’s Josh Doctson, Notre Dame’s William Fuller, Bowling Green’s Roger Lewis, Washington State’s Gabe Marks, Massachusetts’ Tajae Sharpe, Oklahoma’s Sterling Shepard, Western Kentucky’s Taywan Taylor and Mississippi’s Laquon Treadwell.

Finalists will be announced Nov. 24, and the winner will be announced Dec. 10.

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