# 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.
- Title: Jeremiah Smith breaks Big Ten receiving record · Yahoo Sports
- Summary: Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith becomes all-time Big Ten receiving yards leader with 3,798+ yards in game against Northwestern.
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- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jeremiah-smith-makes-unreal-history-204024248.html
- Published: 2026-11-14T20:40:24+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

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.