{
  "id": 10091259,
  "title": "A 4-touchdown day puts Jeremiah Smith in rare Ohio State company against Illinois",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/a-4-touchdown-day-puts-jeremiah-smith-in-rare-ohio-state-company",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T23:44:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/4-touchdown-day-puts-jeremiah-234435076.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, Jeremiah Smith delivered an extraordinary performance for Ohio State, becoming the first receiver in Buckeyes' history to achieve double-digit receptions for at least 200 yards and score four touchdowns in a single game. The junior wide receiver, part of the seventh-ranked Ohio State team, put on a show against Illinois, contributing to a 42-19 victory. Coach Ryan Day praised Smith's development, noting his versatility in scoring and improved route-running. Smith's touchdown catches showcased his exceptional skills, including a spectacular 72-yard reception, a post route, and a double move. His impressive yardage after the catch, particularly 27 yards on a crucial 72-yard touchdown, highlighted his growth. Smith's performance not only set a new school record but also placed him among national leaders in rushing yards as a freshman. With 33 receptions for 617 yards and seven touchdowns, Smith is on track to break the school record set by Emeka Egbuka.",
  "summary": "If Jeremiah Smith gets invited to New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist in December, the Ohio State wide receiver can point to Saturday's performance against Illinois as a big reason why. Smith became the first receiver in the Buckeyes’ storied history to have double-digit receptions for at least 200 yards and score four touchdowns. The junior finished with 12 catches for 217 yards, and his four…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "Jeremiah Smith's record-breaking performance cements his status as a top receiver and puts him in position to challenge the school record for receptions, yards, and touchdowns.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/10091259.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Jeremiah Smith ties Ohio State record with 4 TD catches as No. 7 Buckeyes beat Illinois 42-19",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/jeremiah-smith-ties-ohio-state-record-with-4-td-catches-as-no-7",
        "published": "2026-09-26T19:51:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Jeremiah Smith ties Ohio State record with 4 TD catches as No. 7 Buckeyes beat Illinois 42-19",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/jeremiah-smith-ties-ohio-state-record-with-4-td-catches-as-no-7-10053852",
        "published": "2026-09-26T20:01:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}