Jeremiah Smith sets Ohio State receiving yards record against Kent State
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Jeremiah Smith became Ohio State's all-time leading receiver on September 19, breaking Michael Jenkins' record during the game against Kent State. Smith needed only 25 yards to surpass Jenkins and accomplished this early in the first quarter with a 23-yard reception. Through his first two games of the 2026 season, Smith has made 16 catches for 315 yards and three touchdowns. He is in his third season with the Buckeyes and has quickly established himself among the program's top talents.
- •Jeremiah Smith accomplished the record in just 32 games.
- •He entered the game needing 26 yards to break the record.
- •Michael Jenkins held the previous record with 2,898 receiving yards.
- •Smith's performance has been critical in Ohio State's early season.
- •He is projected as a potential first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
- 6:07 PMESPN — Smith moves to top of Buckeyes' all-time receiving yardage list
- 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Smith sets record for receiving yards at Ohio State
- 5:08 PMCBS Sports — Jeremiah Smith makes Ohio State history: Buckeyes star becomes school's all-time receiving yards leader
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Smith passes Michael Jenkins as Ohio State's all-time receiving yards leader
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Smith breaks Ohio State all-time receiving yards record
"The junior star passed Michael Jenkins on a 23-yard pass from Julian Sayin and now sets his sights on school records for career receptions and touchdowns
"Ohio State star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith broke the Buckeyes' career receiving yardage record during Saturday's game against Kent State.
"Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith broke the school record for receiving yards after a catch against Kent State in the first half.
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External links- ESPNSep 19, 2026, 6:07 PMSmith moves to top of Buckeyes' all-time receiving yardage list
Ohio State star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith broke the Buckeyes' career receiving yardage record during Saturday's game against Kent State.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 5:17 PMJeremiah Smith sets record for receiving yards at Ohio State
Jeremiah Smith is rewriting the record books at Ohio State becoming the all-time leader in receiving yards.
- CBS SportsSep 19, 2026, 5:08 PMJeremiah Smith makes Ohio State history: Buckeyes star becomes school's all-time receiving yards leader
The junior star passed Michael Jenkins on a 23-yard pass from Julian Sayin and now sets his sights on school records for career receptions and touchdowns
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 4:44 PMJeremiah Smith passes Michael Jenkins as Ohio State's all-time receiving yards leader
Saturday's game against Kent State was just the 32nd of Smith's career.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 4:29 PMJeremiah Smith breaks Ohio State all-time receiving yards record
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith broke the school record for receiving yards after a catch against Kent State in the first half.
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