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Watch: Ohio State sensation scores 60-yard TD, ties Buckeyes record
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Watch: Ohio State freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith scores 60-yard TD, ties Buckeyes record

Another week, another touchdown for Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

The sensational wideout scored on a deep touchdown against Nebraska to extend the Buckeyes' lead to 14-3.

Smith ran a simple go route, sprinting straight upfield untouched and catching the pass from Ohio State quarterback Will Howard in stride for the 60-yard score.

The freshman wideout has been outstanding this season, scoring a touchdown in each of his seven games.

Entering Week 9, Smith, the No. 1 overall recruit of the 2024 class, per 247Sports, had 32 receptions for 553 yards (17.3 yards per reception) and eight total touchdowns (seven receiving, one rushing).

Associated Press No. 4 Ohio State (5-1, 2-1 in Big Ten) leads Nebraska (5-2, 2-2 in Big Ten) 14-6 at halftime.

Saturday's game is the Buckeyes' first since losing at No. 1 Oregon (7-0, 4-0 in Big Ten) in Week 8, 32-31.

The passing attack has been sharp against the Cornhuskers, with quarterback Will Howard finishing the first half 9-of-9 for 167 yards (18.5 yards per attempt) and two touchdowns.

His biggest play came to Smith, who continues living up to the hype in only his seventh collegiate game.

Eric Smithling

Eric Smithling is a writer based in New Orleans, LA, whose byline also appears on Athlon Sports. He has been with Yardbarker since September 2022, primarily covering the NFL and college football, but also the NBA, WNBA, men’s and women’s college basketball, NHL, tennis and golf. He holds a film studies degree from the University of New Orleans

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