Jeremiah Smith records 151 receiving yards in Ohio State victory

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith recorded 151 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a 56-3 victory over Ball State at Ohio Stadium on September 5, 2026. Head coach Ryan Day removed Smith from the game after the first half with the Buckeyes holding a comfortable lead. This performance moves Smith closer to multiple school records, as he now sits 35 receptions, 190 yards, and seven touchdowns away from becoming the career leader in those categories at Ohio State. Smith, a junior, entered the season following back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns. The Buckeyes prepare for their next contest against Texas in Austin. Texas enters that matchup after a 59-7 victory against Texas State where Arch Manning passed for 305 yards and four touchdowns.

• 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State stat of the game: 151