Jeremiah Smith passes Michael Jenkins as Ohio State's all-time receiving yards leader
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Key Points:
- Jeremiah Smith became Ohio State's all-time leading receiver in just 32 games, breaking Michael Jenkins' school record for receiving yards early in a game against Kent State.
- Smith surpassed Jenkins' record on his second catch of the game, finishing with five catches for 85 yards in Ohio State's 59-3 victory.
- Jenkins set the previous record over three seasons, taking 41 games, while Smith achieved it nearly a full season faster.
- Smith has posted impressive stats throughout his career, including 76 catches for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns as a true freshman and 87 catches for 1,243 yards and 12 scores last season.
- Through the first two games of the 2026 season, Smith has 16 catches for 315 yards and three touchdowns, establishing himself as a leading Heisman Trophy contender alongside Malachi Toney.
