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Jeremiah Smith sets Ohio State record against Illinois on Saturday

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith delivered a dominant performance against Illinois by hauling in two first-quarter touchdowns, highlighted by a long catch that left a defender grasping at air to push the Buckeyes ahead 14-0. He added a third score before halftime, bringing his game totals to six catches for 132 yards and three touchdowns while making history as the first Buckeyes wideout to cross 3,000 career receiving yards.

Already considered a leading Heisman Trophy contender, Smith entered the matchup with 21 receptions for 400 yards and three touchdowns across his first three games of the 2026 campaign. A victory would lift the Buckeyes to a 3-1 record ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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