Jeremiah Smith's Performance Against Indiana Hoosiers
Jeremiah Smith, a wide receiver for the No. 4-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, is set to face the No. 5-ranked Indiana Hoosiers in a Big Ten matchup on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET. This game marks the first meeting between the two teams since the 2025 Big Ten Championship, where Indiana emerged victorious.
In that championship game, Smith recorded eight receptions for 144 yards, averaging 18.0 yards per catch, but Ohio State lost 13-10 after a missed field goal late in the fourth quarter. Indiana's win was significant as it was their first against Ohio State since 1988. Earlier in the 2024 season, Ohio State defeated Indiana 38-15, with Smith contributing three receptions for 34 yards.
This season, Smith has excelled, leading the Big Ten with 48 receptions for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns. He has achieved back-to-back games with over 200 receiving yards, a feat matched only by Ty Fryfrogle in Big Ten history. Smith holds the records for most receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns in Ohio State history, and is close to breaking the Big Ten record for receiving touchdowns.
