Jeremiah Smith's record-setting freshman season has Ohio State thinking big

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, right, catches a touchdown pass against Tennessee defensive back Rickey Gibson, second from right, during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, right, catches a touchdown pass against Tennessee defensive back Rickey Gibson, second from right, during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)


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LOS ANGELES — Jeremiah Smith isn't just the next great Ohio State wide receiver. Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke believes Smith will be the best receiver in school history. Smith is certainly on that trajectory after smashing Cris Carter's records for receptions, yardage and touchdown catches by an Ohio State freshman. The Miami Gardens, Florida, product should only add to his 63 grabs, 1,037 yards and 12 scores against No. 1 Oregon in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday.

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