Revisiting Jeremiah Smith’s record-breaking moments so far this season

As the Ohio State football season concludes, the impressive record-breaking performances of wide receiver Jeremiah Smith stand out. During his time as a Buckeye, Smith has consistently set new marks, solidifying his status as a generational talent. Comparisons to NFL stars like Larry Fitzgerald and DeVonta Smith have been made, with some even suggesting he may be the best collegiate wide receiver of all time.

Currently, Smith is the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy, though his chances could be impacted by the team's performance without starting quarterback Julian Sayin. This article revisits some of Smith's record-breaking moments from this season.

On September 26 against Illinois, Smith tied the Ohio State record for most receiving touchdowns in a single game. His four-touchdown performance, which included the first set establishing an early lead and the fourth securing the victory, showcased his remarkable agility and precision. The following week, on October 17 against Indiana, Smith tied the Big Ten record for all-time receiving touchdowns when he caught a crucial fourth-quarter pass from Sayin.

This touchdown, his 39th career, solidified Smith's position atop the conference's all-time touchdown leaders.

Smith's impact was evident even earlier in the season. Entering the game against Kent State on September 19, he needed just 26 yards to surpass Michael Jenkins' Ohio State career receiving yards record. He quickly achieved this feat with two receptions and then went on to accumulate an additional 59 yards, breaking the record with a total of 3,542 career receiving yards at the time.

Despite the uncertainty of what the future holds for Smith and Sayin's partnership, his record-breaking achievements this season place him among the elite in college football history.