COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Jeremiah Smith is in a league of his own as he broke two program records as Ohio State holds a 38-0 lead over Purdue in the third quarter.
The wide receiver passed Cris Carter for the most catches by a freshman in a single season with a 16-yard reception in the second quarter. Entering the day, Smith needed three catches to set the mark.
Smith then broke the program record for most touchdowns by a freshman with the 17-yard score late in the first half. Both records were previously set by Cris Carter in 1984. Smith now has nine receiving touchdowns this season.
The third-ranked Buckeyes added to their lead late in the third, turning defense into offense on consecutive drives. After a Lathan Ransom interception, Treveyon Henderson scored OSU's second rushing touchdown of the day. Moments later, Jack Sawyer recovered a Purdue fumble for a touchdown to put the Buckeyes up 38-0.
Saturday marks the 60th meeting between the two schools. OSU has won the last two meetings and the last nine at Ohio Stadium. The Boilermakers last win over the Buckeyes came in 2018 and was the last victory by an unranked team over Ohio State.
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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 09: Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a pass during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 9, 2024, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 09: Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) passes the ball during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 9, 2024, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 09: Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Gee Scott Jr. (88) carries the ball for a touchdown during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 9, 2024, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 09: Quarterback Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball during the second quarter of a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 09: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes makes a catch during the second quarter of a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 09: Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) carries the ball for a touchdown during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 9, 2024, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 09: Quarterback Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 09: Tight end Gee Scott Jr. #88 of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries the ball during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 09: Gee Scott Jr. #88 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown during the second quarter of a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 09: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates his second quarter touchdown with teammate Carnell Tate #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 09: Reggie Love III #23 of the Purdue Boilermakers is tackled by Sonny Styles #6, Hero Kanu #93 and Eddrick Houston #96 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second quarter of a game at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 09: Gee Scott Jr. #88 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates his second quarter touchdown with teammate Will Howard #18 in a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 09: Quarterback Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball during the second quarter of a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
