Jeremiah Smith impresses with record performance for Ohio State against Illinois
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Jeremiah Smith delivered a standout performance for the Ohio State Buckeyes, recording 12 catches, 217 receiving yards, and four touchdowns in a 42-19 victory over Illinois. His performance ties the Ohio State single-game record for touchdown receptions. Analysts, including Kirk Herbstreit, have drawn comparisons between Smith and NFL legends Julio Jones and Terrell Owens, praising his unique skill set. As Ohio State prepares for a road game against No. 14 Iowa, Smith leads the FBS with 617 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. Iowa's head coach Kirk Ferentz also recognized Smith's talent, likening him to Saquon Barkley and Randy Moss. The match is scheduled for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- •Jeremiah Smith tallies 12 receptions for 217 yards and four touchdowns.
- •Ohio State wins 42-19 against Illinois, tying a single-game touchdown record.
- •Kirk Herbstreit compares Smith to Julio Jones and Terrell Owens.
- •Iowa's Kirk Ferentz sees Smith as comparable to Saquon Barkley and Randy Moss.
- •Next, Ohio State plays Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Kirk Herbstreit Reveals Why Jeremiah Smith Reminds Him of Two NFL Legends
"Jeremiah Smith keeps raising the bar at Ohio State Buckeyes. The star receiver just torched Illinois for 12 catches, 217 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-19 win. Now the Buckeyes head to Iowa City for a big road test. Before kickoff, one of college football’s most respected voices made a surprising comparison. It points […] The post Kirk Herbstreit Reveals Why Jeremiah Smith Reminds Him of Two NFL Legends appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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