Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith breaks Big Ten career receiving yards record

Smith passes previous leader Standeford

During the first half of the game, Jeremiah Smith surpassed the Big Ten record for career receiving yards. He passed Purdue's John Standeford, who held the record with 3,788 receiving yards from 2000 to 2003. Late in the opening quarter, the historic play saw freshman quarterback Luke Fahey find Smith unblocked to secure a 22-yard gain. This achievement makes Smith the new leader in conference history while he also holds Ohio State records for receptions, yards and touchdowns.

Smith adds more titles to list

Before surpassing Michigan's Braylon Edwards to set a new Big Ten mark for touchdown catches this season, the Buckeyes star had already broken the record. Smith entered Saturday with 41 career touchdown catches before adding to his total on the field. He now leads the NCAA in freshman receiving yards with 1,315 and freshman receiving touchdowns with 15. His Ohio State records include sixteen 100-yard games and four single-game receiving touchdowns.

Award hopes rise for Smith

Malachi Toney's injury at Miami has given Smith a strong chance to win the award. FansDuel Sportsbook lists Smith as the favorite to win the honor at plus 150 odds. Darian Mensah and C.J. In the betting lines, Carr stands as the sole player besides those near the Buckeyes superstar. Despite Julian Sayin, the starting quarterback, suffering an injury that likely prevents him from winning the award, he still leaves a lasting legacy.