Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith set the program freshman record for receiving yards in a game against Oregon, leading the Buckeyes to a dominant victory.
Ohio State has had many star wide receivers who went on to successful NFL careers. Jeremiah Smith, however, might be the best of them all. In his first season, Smith has exceeded all expectations. He has already become the top wide receiver that many NFL scouts are watching. \According to , Smith has set the Ohio State freshman record for receiving yards in a game with 187 yards, surpassing Cris Carter's long-standing record of 172 yards, which was also set at the Rose Bowl.
As of this writing, Smith has 7 catches for 187 yards and two touchdowns in today's game. Oregon has had no answers for him. \Coming into this game, Smith had already had a stellar season with 63 receptions for 1,037 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 16.5 yards per reception. Standing at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, Smith possesses speed, athleticism, route-running skills, hands, and the ability to high-point catches. He is a complete package. \Behind Smith's dominant offensive performance and a strong defensive showing, Ohio State is likely to advance to face Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl. This has been a dominant performance from the Buckeyes, who have been a top-tier championship contender all season. For Ryan Day and his team, this is the kind of game they were hoping for. After losing to the Ducks earlier this season by a score of 32-31, they came to make a statement tonight. Smith and the rest of the team delivered and then some. Ohio State looks like a potential national championship favorite heading into the 'final four.
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