No. 2 Ohio State surprisingly suffered a 30-18 loss to USC on Saturday. It was a tough defeat for the Buckeyes, but amidst that disappointment, star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith still managed to etch his name into the history books, setting the all-time Big Ten receiving touchdowns record.
Smith Snags History Amidst the Chaos
Smith’s incredible fourth-quarter score pushed his career total to 40 receiving touchdowns. That’s not just a big number, that’s the new all-time Big Ten record, period. He flew past Braylon Edwards, who held the previous record with 39 touchdowns back in 2004. Think about that for a second: 40 career TDs. The guy is a certified playmaker who just consistently finds the end zone.
What This Loss Means For the Buckeyes
Despite Smith’s monumental achievement, the No. 2 Buckeyes just couldn’t pull it off against USC. Losing 30-18 is a tough pill to swallow for a team with their ranking. This unexpected defeat is definitely going to shake up the current CFB Playoff Picture, and it’s a huge blow to any undefeated season hopes. Smith’s Heisman Trophy Race momentum might also take a hit, even with his record-breaking performance, because when your team suffers a loss like that, individual accolades sometimes get overshadowed. This one stings for Ohio State, big time.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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