A 4-touchdown day puts Jeremiah Smith in rare Ohio State company against Illinois

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Jeremiah Smith achieved a rare feat at Ohio State by recording 12 receptions for 217 yards and four touchdowns against Illinois. His performance ties a school record and strengthens his candidacy for the Heisman Trophy.

If Jeremiah Smith gets invited to New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist in December, the Ohio State wide receiver can point to Saturday's performance against Illinois as a big reason why. Smith became the first receiver in the Buckeyes’ storied history to have double-digit receptions for at least 200 yards and score four touchdowns. The junior finished with 12 catches for 217 yards, and his four TDs tied a school record as No. 7 Ohio State opened Big Ten Conference play with a 42-19 victory over Illinois.