Jeremiah Smith begins pursuit of Ohio State career records against Ball State

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith opens his third season this Saturday against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium. Entering the matchup, Smith is within reach of the school career records for touchdowns, receptions, and receiving yards. He currently requires eight touchdowns, 42 catches, and 340 yards to claim the top spot in each category. Based on his career averages of 0.9 touchdowns and 5.6 catches per game, projections suggest he could reach these milestones within eight games. Smith bypassed opportunities to transfer elsewhere to focus on his final season with the Buckeyes. He intends to prioritize team success and national championships as he moves toward these career marks.

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