Heading into this season, Jeremiah Smith had a chance to become one of the greatest Ohio State football players of all-time. He was almost certainly going to become the all-time receiving leader in almost every category. He showed off that talent against Texas, despite the loss.
Smith was the best player on the field in that game, just as he was against Ball State. So far this season, he has 16 catches for 315 yards and three touchdowns. Heading into the Kent State game, he will likely become the all-time receiver in Buckeye history.
Jeremiah Smith geting ready to set Ohio State's receiving yards record
Smith is just 25 yards behind Michael Jenkins for the all-time receiving yards record. It's highly likely that he surpasses that total against the Golden Flashes. There's a solid chance he does that in the first quarter. That would solidify Smith as the best receiver in program history.
Of course, there are other records that Smith can still break this season. He can still break the receiving touchdown record, as he is just five behind Chris Olave for that honor. He will likely break the career receptions record by the time the season ends, as well.
Smith certainly is happy to be breaking these records, but these are not the only goals that he has his eyes on. The ultimate goal he wants to accomplish this season is to win a national championship. After the loss to Texas, that goal has become a bit harder for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Ohio State no longer has a buffer to make the College Football Playoff after blowing the game to the Longhorns. They can only afford one more loss during the regular season if they are going to be one of the 12 teams remaining at the end of the year.
Jeremiah Smith needs some help in Ohio State's offense
As great as Smith is, the fourth quarter of the Texas game shows that he needs some help. The Buckeyes need someone else on that side of the ball who can step up and make plays. No one has stepped up and become a threat in the offense besides Smith.
This week, Ryan Day needs to find another playmaker on offense, even though Kent State's defense will likely be Swiss cheese. Devin McCuin looked good against Ball State, but he disappeared against Texas. Getting him more confidence should be a priority.
Smith's Heisman hopes took a hit with the loss against the Longhorns, even though he put up massive numbers in the first half of that game. However, Smith is not concerned about that trophy. He wants more team success than anything. He knows that if he has individual success, that team success will follow.
Ohio State might have an announcement at some point on Saturday once Smith breaks the receiving record. That's the least they can do for one of the greatest players to ever step foot in the Shoe. If he can elevate the team to a second national title in three years, his legacy will be unmatched.
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