Jeremiah Smith records tracker: Ohio State WR looks to add more to historic career

There has not been a more dominant wide receiver in college football this season — or, arguably, the last three — than Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith.

The Buckeyes' star receiver vaulted to the top of the Heisman Trophy conversation after Ohio State's win over Illinois, becoming the first player in program history to post at least 10 receptions, 200 receiving yards and four touchdown catches in a game. He finished with 12 catches for 217 yards and four touchdowns in the historic performance.

"He's one of the most dominant players in college football," former Alabama coach Nick Saban said of Smith on "The Rich Eisen Show" this past week. "I thought Julio Jones was kind of one of a kind. … This guy reminds me of him in a lot of ways."

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Through four games, Smith has amassed a nation-leading 617 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 33 receptions, the last category of which he still places top five.

Smith, who has broken several Ohio State receiving records over the course of his career in Columbus, now finds himself on the brink of breaking additional records as the Buckeyes travel to Iowa City, Iowa to take on No. 14 Iowa.

Here's a look at where Smith ranks among several Ohio State wide receiver records, along with some Big Ten ones, heading into Saturday's game against Iowa:

Jeremiah Smith Ohio State records

Career receptions

Heading ino Week 5, Smith is nine receptions away from tying Emeka Egbuka for Ohio State's all-time career receptions record, and needs 10 more catches to claim the record outright. He has recorded at least eight receptions in three of the Buckeyes' first four games of the season.

Below is a look at where Smith falls on the Buckeyes' career receptions list:

1. Emeka Egbuka: 205 (2021-24)
2. K.J. Hill: 201 (2016-19)
3. Jeremiah Smith: 196 (2024-present)
4. David Boston: 191 (1966-98)
5. Chris Olave: 176 (2018-21)
6. Cris Carter: 168 (1984-86)
7. Michael Jenkins: 165 (2000-03)
8. Marvin Harrison Jr.: 155 (2021-23)
9. Gary Williams: 154 (1979-82)
10. Corey Brown: 145 (2010-13)

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Career receiving yards

Smith became Ohio State's all-time career receiving yards leader against Kent State, breaking Michael Jenkins' longstanding record with an 85-yard performance. The 6-foot-4 receiver then added to his mark in emphatic fashion, posting a career-high 217 receiving yards against Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Below is a look at where Smith falls on the Buckeyes' career receiving yards list:

1. Jeremiah Smith: 3,175 yards(2024-present)
2. Michael Jenkins: 2,898 yards (2000-03)
3. Emeka Egbuka: 2,868 yards (2021-24)
4. David Boston: 2,855 yards (1966-98)
5. Gary Williams: 2,792 yards (1979-82)
6. Cris Carter: 2,725 yards (1984-86)
7. Chris Olave: 2,711 yards (2018-21)
8. Marvin Harrison Jr.: 2,613 yards (2021-23)
9. Devin Smith: 2,503 yards (2011-14)
10. K.J. Hill: 2,332 yards (2016-19)

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Career touchdown recepetions

This is another record within Smith's reach. Entering Saturday's game against Iowa, he needs one touchdown catch to tie Chris Olave for Ohio State's all-time career receiving touchdowns record, and two to surpass the former Buckeyes star.

Below is a look at where Smith falls on the Buckeyes' career touchdown reception list:

• 1. Chris Olave: 35 touchdowns (2018-21)
• T-2. Jeremiah Smith: 34 touchdowns (2024-present)
• T-2. David Boston: 34 touchdowns (1966-98)
• 4. Marvin Harrison Jr.: 31 touchdowns (2021-23)
• 5. Devin Smith: 30 touchdowns (2011-14)
• 6. Cris Carter: 27 touchdowns (1984-86)
• 7. Santonio Holmes: 25 touchdowns (2003-05)
• T-8. Emeka Egbuka: 24 touchdowns (2021-24)
• T-8. Brian Robiskie: 24 touchdowns (2005-08)
• 10. Garrett Wilson: 23 touchdowns (2019-21)

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Jeremiah Smith Big Ten records

Against Illinois, Smith became the first NCAA Division I FBS player to record three receiving touchdowns in a half since former Buckeyes wide receiver Noah Brown accomplished the feat on Sept. 17, 2016. His career performance against the Illini moved him into a tie with David Boston and Dequese Carter on the Big Ten's all-time receiving touchdowns list.

Career touchdown receptions

Below is a look at where Smith falls on the Big Ten career touchdown reception list:

• 1. Braylon Edwards, Michigan: 39 touchdowns (2001-04)
• 2. Anthony Carter, Michigan: 37 touchdowns (1979-82)
• 3. James Hardy, Indiana: 36 touchdowns (2005-07)
• 4. Chris Olave, Ohio State: 35 touchdowns (2018-21)
• T-5. Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State: 34 touchdowns
• T-5. David Boston, Ohio State: 34 touchdowns (1966-98)
• T-5. Dequese Carter, Indiana: 34 touchdowns (2019-23)
• 7. Tyler Johnson, Minnesota: 33 touchdowns (2016-19)
• 9. Desmond Howard, Michigan: 32 touchdowns (1989-91)
• T-10. Bobby Engram, Penn State: 31 touchdowns (1991-95)
• T-10. Brian Alford, Purdue: 31 touchdowns (1994-97)
• T-10. Ron Johnson (Minnesota): 31 touchdowns (1998-01)
• T-10. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State: 31 touchdowns (2021-23)

Career receiving yards

Smith also climbed into the Big Ten's top 10 receiving yards career leaders after his game vs. Illionis. He has a strong opportunity to challenge as the Big Ten's all-time receiving yards leader.

1. John Standeford, Purdue: 3,788 yards (2000-03)
2. Taylor Stubblefield, Pudue: 3,629 yards (2001-04)
3. Dorien Bryant, Purdue: 3,548 (2004-07)
4. Braylon Edwards, Michigan: 3,541 yards (2001-04)
5. Lee Evans, Wisconsin: 3,468 yards (1999-03)
6. Dequece Carter, Indiana: 3,430 yards (2019-23)
7. David Williams, Illinois: 3,392 yards (1983-85)
8. D’Wayne Bates, Northwestern: 3,310 yards (1995-98)
9. Tyler Johnson, Minnesota: 3,305 yards (2016-19)
10. Jeremiah Smith: 3,175 yards(2024-present)

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