Jeremiah Smith now owns all three of Ohio State’s major career receiving records after another historic performance in the Buckeyes’ 31-14 victory over Iowa.
Smith broke the school records for career receptions and career receiving touchdowns against the Hawkeyes on October 3, 2026. He had already broken Ohio State’s career receiving-yardage record against Kent State two weeks earlier. That leaves the junior atop the Buckeyes’ record book in catches, yards and touchdown receptions. [Ohio State]
What Records Does Jeremiah Smith Hold?
After his 206-yard performance against Iowa, Smith owns these Ohio State career records:
- Career receptions: 207
- Career receiving yards: 3,381
- Career receiving touchdowns: 36
Even more remarkably, Smith reached those numbers in only 34 career games. [AP/CBS Sports]
What Record Did Jeremiah Smith Break Against Iowa?
Smith actually broke two major Ohio State career records during the win over No. 14 Iowa.
He passed Chris Olave for the most touchdown receptions in Buckeyes history and passed Emeka Egbuka for the most career receptions.
Smith finished the game with 11 catches for 206 yards and two touchdowns, helping No. 5 Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium. [Big Ten]
How Did Jeremiah Smith Break Chris Olave’s Touchdown Record?
Smith entered the Iowa game with 34 career touchdown receptions, one behind Olave’s Ohio State record of 35.
He tied Olave late in the second quarter when quarterback Julian Sayin found him for a 12-yard touchdown that gave Ohio State a 17-6 halftime lead.
Smith then broke the record in spectacular fashion during the third quarter.
Sayin connected with Smith for a 57-yard touchdown, giving Smith the 36th receiving touchdown of his career and moving him past Olave into first place in Ohio State history. [Ohio State]
Smith celebrated the record-breaking touchdown by striking a Heisman Trophy pose in the end zone. [ESPN]
Who Did Jeremiah Smith Pass For The Ohio State Touchdown Record?
Smith passed Chris Olave, who caught 35 touchdown passes for Ohio State from 2018 through 2021.
The Buckeyes’ career touchdown reception leaderboard following the Iowa game was:
- Jeremiah Smith — 36
- Chris Olave — 35
- David Boston — 34
- Marvin Harrison Jr. — 31
- Devin Smith — 30
Smith is also closing in on the Big Ten record. Michigan’s Braylon Edwards holds the conference mark with 39 career touchdown receptions. Smith’s 36 left him only three short of tying Edwards following the Iowa game. [Ohio State]
How Did Jeremiah Smith Break The Career Receptions Record?
Smith’s 57-yard record-breaking touchdown against Iowa was also his 205th career reception, tying Emeka Egbuka for the Ohio State record.
Smith caught two more passes before the game ended, giving him 207 career receptions and sole possession of first place. [Eleven Warriors]
That moved Smith past a list containing many of the greatest receivers in Ohio State history:
- Jeremiah Smith — 207
- Emeka Egbuka — 205
- K.J. Hill — 201
- David Boston — 191
- Chris Olave — 176
Smith passed Egbuka despite playing far fewer games. Egbuka played 49 games for Ohio State, while Smith established his record in his 34th career appearance. [Ohio State]
When Did Jeremiah Smith Break Ohio State’s Receiving-Yards Record?
Smith had already claimed the third major career record before the Iowa game.
He broke Michael Jenkins’ Ohio State career receiving-yardage record against Kent State on September 19.
Smith entered that game with 2,873 career receiving yards. A 23-yard catch during Ohio State’s second possession pushed him past Jenkins’ previous record of 2,898 yards. [Reuters]
Smith finished the Kent State game with five catches for 85 yards and 2,958 career yards. [Ohio State]
After adding 217 yards against Illinois and 206 against Iowa, Smith increased the record to 3,381 receiving yards. [Ohio State]
Who Had Ohio State’s Receiving-Yards Record Before Jeremiah Smith?
Michael Jenkins held the record with 2,898 yards from his Ohio State career from 2000 through 2003.
Smith has already created a substantial gap:
- Jeremiah Smith — 3,381 yards
- Michael Jenkins — 2,898
- Emeka Egbuka — 2,868
- David Boston — 2,855
- Gary Williams — 2,792
Smith is also the first Ohio State receiver to surpass 3,000 career receiving yards. [Big Ten]
Did Jeremiah Smith Break All Three Records Against Iowa?
No.
Smith completed the sweep against Iowa, but he did not break all three records in that one game.
He broke the receiving-yardage record against Kent State on September 19. He then broke the career receptions and receiving-touchdown records against Iowa on October 3.
The Iowa game therefore made Smith the first player sitting atop all three categories at the same time:
Receptions. Receiving yards. Receiving touchdowns.
Did Jeremiah Smith Set Any Other Records In 2026?
Smith’s assault on the Ohio State record book began well before the Iowa game.
Against Illinois on September 26, Smith produced career highs of 12 receptions, 217 yards and four touchdown catches. His four touchdown receptions tied Ohio State’s single-game record, while the 217 yards tied for sixth-most in a game in program history. [Big Ten]
The Big Ten named Smith its Offensive Player of the Week for the performance.
His 206-yard game against Iowa was also the 15th 100-yard receiving performance of his career, tying Marvin Harrison Jr. for the most in Ohio State history. [Ohio State]
How Close Is Jeremiah Smith To The Big Ten Receiving Records?
Smith has now moved beyond Ohio State records and into contention for several all-time Big Ten marks.
After the Iowa game, his 36 career touchdown catches were tied for third in conference history. He trailed Michigan’s Anthony Carter at 37 and Braylon Edwards’ conference record of 39. [Ohio State]
Smith’s 3,381 receiving yards ranked eighth in Big Ten history. Purdue’s John Standeford holds the conference record at 3,
