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Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith Catches 4 Passes for 123 Yards and 2 TDs in First 12 Minutes

  • On Saturday, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith tied the school's single-game touchdown record with 4 touchdowns, leading the seventh-ranked Buckeyes to a 42-19 victory over Illinois at Ohio Stadium.
  • Smith became the first player in Ohio State history to reach 3,000 career receiving yards during the game, surpassing school legends Marvin Harrison Jr. and Chris Olave on the all-time list.
  • Recording career highs with 12 receptions for 217 yards and 4 touchdowns, Smith joined Terry Glenn as the only Buckeyes with 200 receiving yards and 4 scores in one game.
  • Smith is now the Heisman Trophy favorite at +340 according to DraftKings Sportsbook, while analysts project him as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
  • Scouting reports project Smith as a future first-round selection, drawing comparisons to NFL All-Pro Julio Jones as he establishes himself among Ohio State's elite receiving prospects.
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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