Jeremiah Smith breaks school record with 9th TD catch as No. 3 Ohio State rolls over Purdue 45-0
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, left, runs past Purdue defensive back Nyland Green to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jay LaPrete]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard threw three touchdown passes and rushed for another score as the No. 3 Buckeyes rolled over Purdue 45-0. Jeremiah Smith broke the Ohio State freshman receiving record with his ninth touchdown of the season. Smith’s 17-yard TD on a crossing route late in the first half broke the tie with Cris Carter, who had eight in 1984. Smith finished with six catches for 87 yards all in the first half. Howard also threw touchdown passes to Gee Scott Jr. and Emeka Egbuka.
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Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, left, celebrates his touchdown against Purdue with teammate Carnell Tate during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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