Jeremiah Smith had the home crowd going wild after torching Illinois defenders during the No. # Ohio State Buckeyes' clash with the Fighting Illini on Saturday afternoon.

Smith is going through the third season of his collegiate career with the Buckeyes. He stands out as one of the best receivers in the nation, garnering high projections as a top player in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Smith looks to record his third consecutive 1,000-yard season with Ohio State, which seems to have him on track for that. He balled out against Illinois, a fellow conference foe of Ohio State.

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The Fighting Illini couldn't keep Smith in check as he flourished throughout the day. He caught 12 passes for a whopping 217 yards and four touchdowns, helping the Buckeyes cruise to a comfortable victory at home.