Ohio State WR Smith Breaks Career Receiving Record
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith becomes the school's all-time leading receiver in a 59-3 win over Kent State.
The update
Ohio State junior receiver Jeremiah Smith made history on Saturday, surpassing Michael Jenkins to become the program’s all-time career receiving yards leader. Smith reached the milestone on a 23-yard reception in the first quarter against Kent State, finishing the game with five catches for 85 yards. The sixth-ranked Buckeyes dominated the matchup, winning 59-3 behind a strong performance from quarterback Julian Sayin, who completed 18 of 22 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns.
Why it matters
Smith’s record marks a significant milestone for a young player already projected as a top NFL Draft prospect. He entered the season with more receiving yards and touchdowns than any player in college football over the previous two seasons. The performance comes as a strong response for Ohio State after a narrow loss to No. 1 Texas last week.
What to watch
Smith is now targeting the school records for career receptions and touchdowns. He currently sits 26 receptions shy of Emeka Egbuka’s record and is approaching Chris Olave’s mark for touchdown catches. The Buckeyes will look to maintain this level of performance as they move forward in the season.
Sources
- Associated Press — Game score, Sayin's performance, team reaction
- cbssports.com — Record details, next targets, context on Smith's NFL prospects
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