Jeremiah Smith has already rewritten large portions of the Ohio State record book, and he’s done it faster than any receiver in program history. But for as much as Smith has already accomplished in Columbus, there are still a handful of major records and honors that have managed to stay just out of his reach — for now. Here’s a full breakdown of exactly what Jeremiah Smith hasn’t done yet at Ohio State, and how close he actually is to completing a historic sweep.
What Jeremiah Smith Has Already Accomplished
Before getting into what’s missing, it’s worth appreciating just how much Smith has already checked off. He owns Ohio State’s all-time career receiving yards record, passing longtime record-holder Michael Jenkins earlier this season. As a true freshman in 2024, he shattered Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter’s freshman records at Ohio State, hauling in 76 receptions for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns — numbers that made him the first Ohio State freshman to ever top 1,000 receiving yards in a season. He also already has a national championship ring, having been a key contributor as a true freshman during Ohio State’s 2024 title run.
This season alone, Smith opened with the best four-game start of any receiver in Ohio State history: 33 receptions, 617 yards, and 7 touchdowns, surpassing a mark set by Terry Glenn back in 1995. Put simply, there isn’t much left for Smith to prove at Ohio State. But a few specific records remain genuinely out of his hands — at least for now.
Record No. 1: Ohio State’s Career Receptions Record
The first major record still eluding Smith is Ohio State’s all-time career receptions mark, currently held by Emeka Egbuka at 205 catches, set during Egbuka’s final season in 2024. Smith currently sits at 196 career receptions, meaning he’s just nine catches away from tying the record — a number he could realistically clear within the next couple of games given his usage in Ohio State’s offense.
Record No. 2: Ohio State’s Career Receiving Touchdowns Record
The second record on Smith’s radar is Ohio State’s career receiving touchdowns mark, held by Chris Olave at 35, set back in 2021. Smith currently has 34 career receiving touchdowns, meaning he needs just one more score to tie Olave and two to claim the record outright. Given that Smith has averaged over 13 touchdowns per season through his first two years in Columbus, this record looks like one of the most attainable marks left on his list — potentially falling within the next few games of this season.
Why Completing the “Triple Crown” Would Be Historic
If Smith closes the gap on both receptions and touchdowns, he would become Ohio State’s all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns simultaneously — a complete sweep of the three major career receiving categories that no recent Buckeye receiver has been able to claim. Given his current pace and the central role he plays in Arthur Smith’s offense, most analysts view this as a matter of when, not if.
Record No. 3: A Heisman Trophy
Beyond the Ohio State record book, there’s one major individual honor that has continued to elude Smith: the Heisman Trophy. No Ohio State wide receiver has ever won the award outright, and while Smith’s name has climbed quickly up this season’s Heisman odds boards following his huge performance against Illinois, actually winning the award remains a different challenge entirely — one that typically requires a signature, program-defining stretch run and a deep College Football Playoff push to go along with the gaudy statistics.
Record No. 4: The Big Ten’s Career Receiving Touchdowns Record
Zooming out beyond Ohio State’s own program records, Smith also has a Big Ten conference record in his sights, though it remains a longer-term pursuit. Michigan legend Braylon Edwards holds the Big Ten’s all-time career receiving touchdowns record with 39, set during his standout career for the Wolverines. Smith has been closing the gap steadily and sits well within range if he maintains his current touchdown pace over what remains of his Ohio State career, though this record is more of a multi-season target than something he’s likely to claim in 2026 alone.
What’s Standing Between Smith and a Complete Record Sweep
The main variables working in Smith’s favor are his continued health, his central role in Ohio State’s passing attack, and the sheer number of games remaining on Ohio State’s schedule — including a potential deep College Football Playoff run that would add valuable additional opportunities to pad his totals. Ohio State’s coaching staff has shown no hesitation about continuing to feed Smith targets even in blowout wins, which only accelerates his pursuit of these remaining marks.
The Bottom Line on Jeremiah Smith’s Record Chase
Jeremiah Smith has already cemented himself as one of the greatest receivers in Ohio State history, but the fact that he still has meaningful records left to chase — receptions, touchdowns, a Heisman Trophy, even a Big Ten career mark — is a reminder of just how historically productive his first two-plus seasons in Columbus have actually been. Whether he completes the full sweep of Ohio State’s career receiving records this season or needs a bit more time, one thing is clear: Buckeye fans are watching one of the most statistically dominant careers in program history unfold in real time.
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