Jeremiah Smith Sets Ohio State Career Receiving Record in Dominant Victory Over Kent State
In a game played in Columbus, Ohio, the 6th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 59-3. During the dominant performance, Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith broke the program's career receiving yardage record.
Wheeling Steubenville, WV, September 20, 2026 —
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes secured a decisive victory against the Kent State Golden Flashes on Saturday, with a final score of 59-3. The game, held in Columbus, saw a standout performance from wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who achieved a significant milestone by breaking the program’s career receiving yardage record.
During the contest, Smith surpassed the previous record, etching his name in Ohio State’s football history. The specific details of the new record yardage, the previous record holder, and the exact moment or play in which the record was broken were not provided in the summary.
The Buckeyes’ performance was characterized by dominance, as reflected in the lopsided score. The win further solidifies the team’s standing as the 6th-ranked program. Kent State was held to a single score, indicating a strong defensive effort by Ohio State throughout the game.
Further details regarding individual statistics beyond Smith’s record-breaking achievement, or any post-game commentary from coaches or players, were not included in the available information.
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