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Ohio State Receiving Records: Jeremiah Smith Makes History Multiple Times in Buckeyes' Win over Iowa
Jeremiah Smith had 11 catches for 206 yards and two touchdowns, and he broke Ohio State's career receptions and receiving TD records.
- On Saturday, Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith broke program records with 207 career receptions and 36 career touchdown catches during a 31-14 win over Iowa, finishing with 11 catches for 206 yards and two touchdowns.
- Entering as the Heisman Trophy frontrunner, Smith solidified his candidacy with his second consecutive 200-yard game, following a 217-yard outing the previous week with 12 receptions and four touchdowns.
- Smith's 36th touchdown moved him past Chris Olave for the most in Ohio State history, and he tied the program record with his 15th career 100-yard game, including a 57-yard touchdown in the third quarter from a play the Buckeyes had practiced during the week.
- After the game, Smith struck the Heisman pose and declared himself the best player in the country, telling Heisman voters, "I'm the best player in the country," according to ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.
- Smith emphasized securing a road win was the priority after Ohio State came up short in Austin; despite NFL analysts suggesting he could stop playing now and remain a top prospect, he remains focused on the Buckeyes' goals.
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'I'm the best player in the country': Jeremiah Smith sends clear message to Heisman voters
Ohio State Buckeyes superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had another dazzling performance on Saturday afternoon, and he certainly let the Heisman Trophy voters know about it. Not only did Smith strike the Heisman pose after a touchdown on Saturday, but he also declared himself the best player in the country during his postgame press conference.…
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