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(Getty Images)THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!During a 42-19 victory over the Fighting Illini, the Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith connection reached historic levels.
Smith became only the fifth Buckeye with 4 TDs in a single game, tying the Ohio State single game touchdown record.Smith finished the game with 217 yards receiving, becoming only the second Buckeye receiver with 200+ yards receiving and 4 touchdown receptions in a single game.Smith is now the Heisman favorite, leapfrogging Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and Miami quarterback Darian Mensah.Jeremiah Smith of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates a touchdown with Ian Moore during the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on Sept.
26, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.(Getty Images)CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPThe Buckeyes have now outscored their opponents 101-22 in their two games following their upset loss to Texas.
They'll face their biggest test since that loss against the defensively-stout Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday, Oct.3.Jon is a writer and content creator for OutKickGet all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inboxSubscribedYou've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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