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Jeremiah Smith breaks Big Ten receiving record
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith becomes all-time Big Ten receiving yards leader with 3,798+ yards in game against Northwestern.
In brief
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith becomes all-time Big Ten receiving yards leader with 3,798+ yards in game against Northwestern. Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith surpassed Purdue's John Standeford for most receiving yards in Big Ten history with 3,798+ yards during game against Northwestern on November 14, 2026…
Smith breaks Big Ten record
Jeremiah Smith became the all-time receiving-yards leader in Big Ten history with 3,798-plus yards during Ohio State's game against Northwestern on November 14, 2026.
“he became the all-time receiving-yards leader in big ten history with 3798-plus yards”
Smith surpasses Purdue record
Smith surpassed Purdue's John Standeford record that he held for 23 years on a 22-yard reception thrown by QB Luke Fahey.
“he surpassed purdues john standeford record that he held for 23 years”
Smith's Big Ten milestones

Smith has 39 receiving touchdowns, leading ohio state in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns, tied with marvin harrison jr. for most 100+ yard games.
“smith has 39 receiving touchdowns leading ohio state in receptions receiving yards and touchdowns tied with marvin harrison jr for most 100 plus yard games”
Smith's NFL projection
Smith is projected to be the No. 1 NFL draft pick in 2027 while ohio state leads northwestern 21-13 with nine receptions for 94 yards after three quarters.
“smith is projected to be the no 1 nfl draft pick in 2027 while ohio state leads northwestern 21 13 with nine receptions for 94 yards after three quarters”
What to remember
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith surpassed Purdue's John Standeford for most receiving yards in Big Ten history with 3,798+ yards during game against Northwestern on November 14, 2026.




