WR Jeremiah Smith sets Ohio State all-time receiving yardage record

Star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith broke Ohio State’s career receiving yardage record during Saturday’s game against Kent State in Columbus, Ohio.

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Smith reeled in a 23-yard reception on the Buckeyes’ second drive of the game to surpass Michael Jenkins’ record of 2,898 yards.

Smith, who had a 13-yard catch on his team’s first drive Saturday, entered the game with 2,873 yards. He totaled 315 yards in the first two contests for Ohio State (1-1).

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The junior also is five touchdowns shy of matching Chris Olave’s school record of 35 and entered the game 26 catches behind Emeka Egbuka’s school mark of 205.

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This story was originally published September 19, 2026 at 2:38 PM.