Jeremiah Smith just put his name right next to Chris Olave in the Ohio State history books, tying the school’s all-time record for receiving touchdowns. It all went down late in the second quarter of Saturday’s game against No. 14 Iowa, when Smith hauled in a clutch 12-yard touchdown reception. That score wasn’t just for the record, either. It pushed Ohio State to a 17-6 halftime lead, big time momentum heading into the locker room.
The Buckeye TD King Has Company
Smith’s 35th career touchdown reception ties him with former Buckeye great Chris Olave, who piled up 176 receptions for 2,711 yards and those 35 scores during his time in Columbus from 2018 to 2021. It’s an elite list, man, with names like David Boston right behind them at 34 touchdowns, and Marvin Harrison Jr. not far off with 31. When Smith reached across the goal line for that 12-yard beauty against Iowa, you knew something special was happening. He didn’t just tie a record, he cemented his place among the legends.
Smith’s Ridiculous Hot Streak Is No Joke
This isn’t just a one-off thing for Smith, either. He’s been absolutely balling out. Just last weekend against Illinois, he broke another school record with 12 receptions for 217 yards and four scores. Think about that for a second: 12 catches, over 200 yards, and four touchdowns in one game. Nobody else in Buckeye history has ever done that. The dude is on another level! His career numbers are straight up wild: in 2024, he had 76 catches for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns in 16 games. Then in 2025, he put up 87 receptions for 1,243 yards and 12 scores over 13 games. And in just five games this 2026 season, he’s already got 40 catches for 736 yards and 8 touchdowns. He’s not just tying records, he’s shattering them and setting new standards. You gotta wonder, what’s next for this guy?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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