Saturday in Iowa City felt like a coronation. With every catch, every yard, every touchdown, Jeremiah Smith kept adding to a legacy that’s already rewriting Ohio State’s record books — and the sports world couldn’t help but echo one sentiment.
Smith’s 10 receptions, 188 yards, and two scores against the Hawkeyes weren’t just a stat line. They were a statement. The performance pushed him past the Buckeyes’ all-time marks for receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns — a triple crown that had fans, analysts, and even LeBron James all singing the same tune.
A Record-Breaking Day in Columbus History
Already the program’s all-time leader in receiving yards, Smith added the career receptions and touchdown records to his resume on Saturday. His 36th career touchdown catch broke a tie at the top, and with the season only five games old, the record could soon be untouchable.
“Jeremiah Smith is now the all time career TD leader at Ohio State with 36. We are only 5 games into his third season,” one fan posted. “His TD record will be untouchable at the end of the year. 🐐”
The Buckeyes, ranked No. 5 nationally, leaned on their star receiver to secure a hard-fought road victory — and Smith delivered in prime time, just as he has all season.
Everyone’s Saying the Same Thing
The reaction was immediate and unanimous. On3’s Ari Wasserman called him “the best player in Ohio State history” and “one of the best players in college football history.” LeBron James, never one to hide his fandom, posted “THROW IT TO 4! #HEISMAN.” Barstool Sports simply wrote, “Just hand Jeremiah Smith the Heisman man.”
Even NFL voices joined in. Jordan Schultz noted, “Double cover him, hold him, PI… does NOT matter. You cannot cover Jeremiah Smith! 🤯🤯” And one fan summed it up with a laugh: “Just give him the [Heisman] already. 😂”
The message is clear: Smith isn’t just having a great season — he’s making a case that’s impossible to ignore.
A Legacy Still Being Written
What makes Smith’s feat even more remarkable is that he’s only in his third year. With the 2026 campaign just getting underway and a playoff run potentially ahead, those records could stand for decades. As one user put it, “Best player in Ohio State history. One of the best players in college football history.”
For Buckeyes fans, the only question left is whether Smith’s Heisman moment will come in December — or if Saturday’s performance already sealed it. Either way, the chorus is growing louder, and it’s all saying the same thing.
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