Buckeyes' Smith continues record haul, adds Big Ten career receiving mark
Jake TrotterNov 14, 2026, 01:22 PM ET
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith broke yet another record, eclipsing the Big Ten mark for career receiving yards during the first half against Northwestern on Saturday.
On his fourth reception Saturday, Smith, who needed 31 yards to set the mark, passed Purdue's John Standeford (2000-03), who had held the Big Ten record with 3,788 receiving yards.
Smith had already broken the Big Ten all-time record for touchdown receptions this season, passing Michigan's Braylon Edwards. Smith had 41 career touchdown catches entering Saturday's game.
He is also the Ohio State record holder for receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
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