Jeremiah Smith breaks Ohio State career receiving touchdown record

The junior caught his 36th career touchdown against Iowa.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 46m1 min read

What happened: Jeremiah Smith became the Ohio State career leader in receiving touchdowns with his second score against Iowa. The junior surpassed the previous mark of 35 set by Chris Olave. Following the deep touchdown catch, Smith struck the Heisman Trophy pose in the end zone.

Why it matters: The milestone reception gave the Buckeyes a 24-6 advantage on the road. Smith entered the matchup as the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy following a four-touchdown outing against Illinois. His celebration underscores his frontrunner status for the national award.

By the numbers: Smith logged 10 catches for 188 yards and two touchdowns at the time of the milestone. He also claimed the program's all-time receiving yards mark two weeks prior.

What to watch: The Buckeyes will look to close out the Hawkeyes as Smith continues to build on his career totals.

Sources

Yahoo CFB 2026-10-04T01:01:12.118996+00:00

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