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Jeremiah Smith ties Ohio State record with 4 TD catches as No. 7 Buckeyes beat Illinois 42-19

Jeremiah Smith put on a historic display for the seventh-ranked Buckeyes as they opened their conference schedule with a 42-19 victory over Illinois. The star receiver hauled in twelve receptions for a personal-best 217 yards and matched a school record by grabbing four touchdowns.

Quarterback Julian Sayin orchestrated the offensive attack by completing 27 of his 36 passes for 367 yards alongside a rushing score. Katin Houser managed 263 passing yards and a touchdown for the visiting squad, while Jordan Anderson contributed an early rushing touchdown, though the defense ultimately could not contain the record-setting performance.

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