Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith absolutely shredded the record books, etching his name into school history during Saturday’s game against Kent State. He snatched a pivotal 23-yard grab on Ohio State’s second drive of the game, blowing past Michael Jenkins’ previous career receiving yard mark of 2,898 yards. This kid, a junior, is just different. He set the new record with that one play and then, just for good measure, reeled in at least three more receptions on the day.
Buckeye Legend in the Making, Heisman Talk Heating Up
This isn’t just a flash in the pan. Smith, who’s already widely projected as a top-five pick in the 2027 NFL draft, is on pace for another 1,000-yard season. Think about that for a second. Coming into Week 3, he already boasted 179 catches for a mind-boggling 2,873 yards and 30 touchdowns. And he wasn’t slowing down, adding 315 yards and three scores through Ohio State’s first two games of the season. This kind of consistent, elite production is why the chatter around him for a Heisman Trophy serious run is getting louder by the day.
Records Falling Like Dominos for Smith
The career receiving yards record? Done. But Smith isn’t stopping there. He’s only six touchdowns away from breaking Chris Olave’s school record of 35, a mark he’s expected to shatter in the coming week. And if that wasn’t enough, he’s just 27 catches shy of surpassing Emeka Egbuka’s school record of 205 total receptions. Yeah, you read that right. It looks like Smith is going to absolutely dominate the Buckeyes’ record books, likely leaving Columbus as the top receiver in all three major categories: yards, touchdowns, and total receptions.
It’s clear the No. 6 Buckeyes have a true superstar on their hands. Next week, Smith and the squad kick off Big Ten play against Illinois, a game you won’t want to miss. Catch it at Noon ET on FOX. You know this kid is going to be hungry for more records.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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