Ohio State Receiving Records: Jeremiah Smith Makes History Multiple Times in Buckeyes' Win over Iowa
Jeremiah Smith had 11 catches for 206 yards and two touchdowns, and he broke Ohio State's career receptions and receiving TD records.
- On Saturday, Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith broke program records with 207 career receptions and 36 career touchdown catches during a 31-14 win over Iowa, finishing with 11 catches for 206 yards and two touchdowns.
- Entering as the Heisman Trophy frontrunner, Smith solidified his candidacy with his second consecutive 200-yard game, following a 217-yard outing the previous week with 12 receptions and four touchdowns.
- Smith's 36th touchdown moved him past Chris Olave for the most in Ohio State history, and he tied the program record with his 15th career 100-yard game, including a 57-yard touchdown in the third quarter from a play the Buckeyes had practiced during the week.
- After the game, Smith struck the Heisman pose and declared himself the best player in the country, telling Heisman voters, "I'm the best player in the country," according to ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.
- Smith emphasized securing a road win was the priority after Ohio State came up short in Austin; despite NFL analysts suggesting he could stop playing now and remain a top prospect, he remains focused on the Buckeyes' goals.
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Cincinnati Bengals ‘ star wideout Ja’Marr Chase had some high praise for Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith just days before Smith made program history. Smith went off for 11 catches, 206 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio State’s 31-14 win over No. 14 Iowa, breaking the program’s career records for receptions and receiving touchdowns. […]
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Jeremiah Smith has run out of Ohio State records to rewrite. After Saturday’s 31-14 win at Iowa, the wide receiver made it clear that he wants more than just being the program’s all-time leader in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. That includes both team and individual honors. Smith struck the Heisman pose after scoring a touchdown […]
'I'm the best player in the country': Jeremiah Smith sends clear message to Heisman voters
Ohio State Buckeyes superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had another dazzling performance on Saturday afternoon, and he certainly let the Heisman Trophy voters know about it. Not only did Smith strike the Heisman pose after a touchdown on Saturday, but he also declared himself the best player in the country during his postgame press conference.…
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