Jeremiah Smith has absolutely blown past the Big Ten all-time receiving touchdowns record, leaving Michigan’s Braylon Edwards’ 2004 mark of 39 in the rearview. The Ohio State wide receiver cemented his place in history with a clutch touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against USC on October 31, a play that officially put him over the top. This kid needed just one score to take the crown, and he delivered, plain and simple.
Big Ten King on the Throne
Braylon Edwards’ record stood for 22 years, a legendary number in college football history. For Smith to not just tie it, but outright shatter it in such a high-stakes moment, that’s just unreal. We’re talking about a guy who is rewriting the record books in real time. That fourth quarter snag against USC wasn’t just another score, it was a moment that etched his name into the top spot of Big Ten receiving royalty. Nobody in the league is going to forget that night, especially the defensive backs who are probably still trying to figure out how to cover him.
Buckeyes Record Smashed, Too
And get this, the Big Ten record isn’t even the only one Smith’s been demolishing! He already set the Ohio State touchdown record earlier this season, surpassing former Buckeye great Chris Olave. That milestone happened in the Buckeyes’ impressive win over Iowa on September 19. Talk about an elite company to join.
And if you want to talk about dominant performances, just look at what Smith did in the 31-14 win over Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on October 3. The dude was on fire, high-fiving fans as he left the field, chatting it up with Coach Ryan Day and CBS Sports’ Jenny Dell after the game. You saw him running past defenders like Zach Lutmer and Deshaun Lee, shrugging off tackle attempts from Anthony Hawkins, making those insane catches, and even striking that Heisman pose after a score. That’s how you know a player is feeling it, operating on a whole different plane.
What a season this kid is having. From breaking school records held by legends to now standing alone atop the Big Ten receiving touchdown list, Jeremiah Smith is putting together an unforgettable year. The league is watching, and frankly, they better be ready, because this kind of historic performance means only one thing: he’s just getting started.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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