Ohio State Record Breaker
Jeremiah Smith Sets Three Ohio State Receiving Records During Game Against Iowa
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Smith set the touchdown record on a 57-yard catch against Iowa, and did so in his 34th game; Chris Olave had needed 47 games to reach his previous mark.
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Smith tied Marvin Harrison Jr.'s Ohio State record with his 15th career game of at least 100 receiving yards. ESPN Research also noted that his eight career games with at least 100 receiving yards and a touchdown trailed only 2020 Heisman winner DeVonta Smith's 10 among FBS players over the previous decade.
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Smith became the first Big Ten player since Ohio State's Terry Glenn in 1995 to record at least 750 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns in his team's first five games of a season.
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Smith's record-setting run followed a national championship as a freshman in 2024, when he caught 76 passes for 1,315 yards; in 2025 he made 87 catches, the third-highest single-season total in Ohio State history.
Jeremiah Smith cemented his place in Ohio State history on Saturday, setting three school receiving records in a dominant performance against Iowa. The junior caught his 36th career touchdown reception to pass Chris Olave, broke Emeka Egbuka's receptions record with his 206th catch, and surpassed 3,363 career receiving yards CBS Sports. Smith achieved these milestones in just 34 games — dramatically faster than Olave, who needed 47 games to set his previous touchdown mark.
Smith Builds Historic Ohio State Legacy in Record Time
Smith's record-breaking pace stands out against past Buckeyes greats. His 57-yard touchdown catch against Iowa gave him his 36th career TD — surpassing Olave in just 13 fewer games CBS Sports. The junior also tied Marvin Harrison Jr.'s record with his 15th career game of at least 100 receiving yards ESPN Research.
Smith's efficiency is unmatched in recent history. Among FBS players over the past decade, only 2020 Heisman winner DeVonta Smith had more games combining 100-plus receiving yards with a touchdown — DeVonta Smith had 10, while Jeremiah Smith has eight ESPN Research.
Elite First-Half Performance Foreshadows Big Ten Dominance
Smith became the first Big Ten player since Ohio State's Terry Glenn in 1995 to record 750-plus receiving yards and nine touchdowns in his team's first five games Cincinnati.com. This achievement highlights his historic start to the 2025 season.
Heisman Contender Eyes Big Ten Records
Smith's record-setting pace has elevated him into the national conversation for postseason awards. He needs just three more touchdowns to match Michigan's Braylon Edwards' Big Ten career record AOL. Smith caught 87 passes in 2025, the third-highest single-season total in Ohio State history, after a freshman national championship year in which he hauled in 76 catches for 1,315 yards.
Ohio State Dominates Iowa Behind Dual-Threat Offense
The No. 5 Buckeyes defeated No. 14 Iowa 31-14, with Smith leading the way on offense CBS Sports. Smith's 11 catches drove the Buckeyes' passing attack, which proved decisive in the win. The victory marked Ohio State's first top-25 win of the season Cincinnati.com.
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