Okay, so get this: Jeremiah Smith just did the unthinkable for Ohio State. The star junior wide receiver officially became the Buckeyes’ all-time leading receiver early in their game against Kent State, shattering Michael Jenkins’ school record in just his 32nd game. Think about that, thirty-two games! He came into that matchup with 179 catches for 2,873 yards, needing just 25 more to etch his name into history, and he did it on his second catch of the game. That’s insane!
This Kid Is Different: Rewriting the Record Books in Record Time
Seriously, this isn’t just a record; it’s a statement. Smith’s historic 23-yard grab didn’t just put him over the top, it proved what we’ve all been seeing. Michael Jenkins, the previous record holder, was a first-round pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, a true legend who played for the Buckeyes from 2001 through 2003. He put up those numbers over three seasons, but it took him a full *nine more games* than Smith to get there. NINE MORE GAMES! Smith is barely into his third season, and he’s already claiming the title of the best wide receiver in Ohio State history. That’s a level of dominance you rarely see.
From Freshman Phenom to Heisman Hopeful
This isn’t some flash-in-the-pan. Smith has been on a tear since day one. Dude exploded his freshman year in 2024, hauling in 76 catches for a ridiculous 1,315 yards and 15 scores. And get this, his freshman year, Ohio State shook off that Michigan loss at the end of the regular season and went on to WIN THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF! A season ago, even playing in three fewer games, he still snagged 87 catches for 1,243 yards and 12 scores. Talk about consistency! And he’s picked up right where he left off in 2026, with 16 catches for 315 yards and three touchdowns through just the first two games. He even balled out in their Week 2 loss to Texas, grabbing eight catches for 164 yards and a touchdown in a tough 24-23 nail-biter. It’s no surprise then that, alongside Malachi Toney, Smith is already one of the few non-quarterback favorites to win the Heisman trophy in December.
The dude is a highlight reel waiting to happen every snap. What’s next for Smith and the Buckeyes? More records, more touchdowns, and a legitimate shot at the Heisman. You absolutely gotta keep an eye on this kid, because he’s not just playing the game; he’s changing it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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