COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s quarterback Will Howard and receiver Jeremiah Smith received accolades from the Big Ten following Saturday’s victory over Purdue.
Howard earned the title of offensive player of the week from the conference for the first time this season. He achieved a completion rate of 21 out of 26 passes for 260 yards and was responsible for four total touchdowns.
Smith was honored as the Big Ten freshman of the week for the second time this year. He recorded six receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown, scoring in all but one game this season.
In the victory over Purdue, Smith shattered two freshman receiving records at Ohio State that were established by Cris Carter in 1984. With 45 receptions and nine touchdown catches, Smith now holds the records for the most by a Buckeye in a freshman season.
With this win, Ohio State’s record improved to 8-1. The team will be back in action on Saturday, facing Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
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