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