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  "id": 14928324,
  "title": "Jeremiah Smith continues to topple records as OSU WR closes in on Big Ten TD mark",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/jeremiah-smith-continues-to-topple-records-as-osu-wr-closes-in-on-big",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T10:08:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jeremiah-smith-continues-topple-records-100829938.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jeremiah Smith has been dominating recently for Ohio State. In his last three games, he has accumulated a staggering 513 receiving yards and scored eight touchdowns on 27 receptions. This incredible stretch has catapulted him to the top of Ohio State's all-time lists for receptions and touchdown catches. The performance has solidified Smith's place in the conversation for the prestigious Heisman Trophy and has him poised to set more records as Ohio State travels to face No. 4 Indiana in Week 7's Big Ten showdown.\n\nIndiana coach Curt Cignetti has praised Smith's talent, calling him a \"wow player\" that he describes as \"the only really word to describe him that I can think of.\" Cignetti added, \"There is no one like him right now playing at this level. We got two really good ones.\" The Buckeyes' star wide receiver is on the verge of breaking the conference's all-time touchdown receptions record and is also closing in on the conference's all-time receiving yards record.\n\nHere's what you need to know about Smith's Big Ten record-breaking run:\n\n1. For career touchdown receptions, Smith is currently tied for 2nd place with Ohio State's David Boston and Indiana's Dequese Carter, each with 34 touchdowns (as of 2024).\n2. The Buckeyes' all-time touchdown reception leader is Michigan's Braylon Edwards with 39 catches (2001-04).\n3. Ohio State's Chris Olave is next with 35 touchdowns (2018-21).\n4. Indiana's James Hardy (36) and Purdue's Anthony Carter (37) round out the top 5 for the conference.",
  "summary": "Jeremiah Smith heads into Ohio State's top-five clash with Indiana chasing Big Ten history. Here's what you need to know about what the Buckeyes' WR needs.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Most receiving yards in a season: How Jeremiah Smith, Jesse Legree compare to NCAA record pace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/most-receiving-yards-in-a-season-how-jeremiah-smith-jesse-legree",
        "published": "2026-10-16T09:00:02.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "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."
}