Jeremiah Smith isn’t just playing today against Maryland in Ohio Stadium, he’s absolutely tearing it up, already snagging two touchdowns through a quarter and a half, putting himself just one score away from tying the Big Ten’s all-time receiving touchdowns record. Dude’s an absolute force out there, no doubt about it.
Buckeyes Bounce Back with Smith’s First Score
It was a bit of a slow roll for the Buckeyes to kick things off, actually, with their first drive ending in a punt. But man, did they ever answer the call on their next shot! Quarterback Julian Sayin found his favorite target, the star receiver Jeremiah Smith, for a 33-yard touchdown. Smith ran an underneath route that just blew up into a massive play thanks to his insane athleticism. He flat out used his speed to torch a Terrapin defender on the sideline, then just powered through two more guys to punch it into the end zone. Seriously, you gotta see the clip of No. 4 putting Ohio State on the board first, it was pure highlight reel stuff.
Heisman Favorite Flexes on a Designed Screen
Smith wasn’t done showing off his skills, not by a long shot. Later in that same first half, Julian Sayin hit him again on a designed screen play that was, you guessed it, another game-shaking moment. Smith hauled in the pass about five yards behind the line of scrimmage, then just let his teammates set up the blocks for him. He took off, flashing that incredible speed, and went completely untouched for a 40-yard touchdown reception. That’s his second of the contest, and it just screams Heisman favorite material. Two catches, two touchdowns, the dude is on a roll!
These two grabs mean Smith is now just one touchdown away from tying former Michigan receiver Braylon Edwards for the Big Ten all-time receiving touchdowns record. With half of this game still left to play, Smith could absolutely snatch that record today if he keeps up this explosive performance. Get ready, Big Ten, because this is about to get legendary.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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