Ohio State Stops Skid With More Broken Records By Jeremiah Smith
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Ohio State’s College Football Playoff aspirations took a major hit after back-to-back losses, but the Buckeyes clawed back a sliver of hope with a hard-fought 31–28 victory over Northwestern on Saturday. Though Oregon’s dominant win over Michigan later dashed any at-large CFP dreams, Indiana’s late surge against USC inadvertently helped Ohio State’s cause by eliminating another contender.
The Buckeyes’ win was far from flawless—turnovers and missed opportunities plagued them—but they managed to secure the victory in a game that mirrored their recent struggles with inconsistency.
Jeremiah Smith continued his historic campaign, breaking the Big Ten’s all-time career receiving yards record with 117 yards and a touchdown on 11 catches. His performance pushed him closer to other major milestones, including the conference’s career receptions record and a top-10 spot in FBS history for receiving touchdowns.
While quarterback Luke Fahey’s execution was uneven, Smith’s dominance underscored Ohio State’s offensive firepower, even as defensive miscues and offensive errors threatened to derail the win. The Buckeyes now face an uphill battle to secure a playoff berth, but Smith’s record-shattering day provided a bright spot in an otherwise shaky stretch.