Overview
- Smith turned a tipped Julian Sayin pass into a one-handed 11-yard touchdown, his second score of the day against Penn State.
- Ohio State won 38-14 as Sayin went 20-of-23 for 316 yards and four touchdowns, with Carnell Tate adding a 45-yard TD.
- Smith finished with six receptions for 123 yards, pushing his season totals to 55 catches for 725 yards and nine touchdowns.
- LeBron James reacted on X by calling Smith an “INSANE TALENT,” echoing earlier social posts he made about the receiver’s highlights.
- Ryan Day praised Smith and Tate as the nation’s top receiver duo and said they merit major awards consideration as the Buckeyes moved to 8-0.