Jeremiah Smith delivered a record-setting performance, guiding No. 5 Ohio State to a 31-14 victory at Iowa. The junior wide receiver cemented his Heisman Trophy front-runner status by breaking Ohio State's career receiving touchdown record with his 36th score, surpassing Chris Olave. Smith also set a new mark for career receptions (207), passing Emeka Egbuka, and tied Marvin Harrison Jr.'s record for 100-yard games with 15.
His dominance continued with two 200-yard games, making him the first FBS player since 2020 to achieve the feat twice. Kirk Ferentz compared his impact to Saquon Barkley, while Ryan Day praised his trust with quarterback Julian Sayin. Smith's consistency drew comparisons to De Vonta Smith, with ESPN Research noting he leads all FBS players in the last 30 years for games with 150+ yards and a touchdown against top-15 opponents.
On his way out, Smith celebrated with fans and signed autographs, crediting the crowd for his motivation. His early-season production of 121.4 yards and 1.4 touchdowns per half places him among the most efficient receivers in recent history.
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