Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith has absolutely exploded out of the gate, already climbing to 7th on the Big Ten’s all-time receiving list just four games into his junior season. This dude started the year ranked 36th with 2,558 career yards, but he’s been on a historic tear, now sitting at 3,175 yards. He is on pace to completely shatter the record, and college football fans better buckle up.
This Dude’s Numbers Are Absolutely Bonkers
Smith isn’t just good this year, he’s putting up insane, nation-leading numbers. Through four games, he’s got an astounding 617 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, leading the entire country in both. That kind of production has rightfully cemented him as an early Heisman Trophy frontrunner. Think about it, he’s already cleared every other incredible receiver who has come through Ohio State, and he’s done it in just 33 career games. It is wild to see him already sitting at 7th all-time, needing only 443 more yards to surpass former Purdue standout John Standeford’s record of 3,618. Three of the top four on the all-time list are from those early-2000s Purdue teams, so Smith being the only player from the last decade to crack the top 10 is just ridiculous.
The Clock’s Ticking For Big Ten Defenses
So, when does history get made? If Smith somehow keeps up his outrageous 154.3 yards per game pace, he would set a new all-time Big Ten mark in just three weeks against Indiana on October 17th. Yeah, you heard that right, *three weeks*. He’s got Iowa and Indiana coming up, which might be tougher matchups, but Maryland and USC are also on the schedule and they will definitely give him opportunities for more monster performances. We’ve already seen him put up big numbers against top competition like Texas this season. Julian Sayin, the Buckeyes quarterback, clearly has all the faith in the world in Smith. Even when coverage is tight or the ball is contested, Sayin is willing to target his star frequently because Smith’s combo of size, speed, and refined route-running just lets him create big plays.
Every single game from here on out is a chance to see history rewritten. Will he do it against Iowa, or will Indiana be the historic game? Get ready, because the record books are about to get a major update.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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