In a 45-0 blowout win over Purdue, Ryan Day turned the freshmen loose as 16 of the first-year players hit the field against the Boilermakers. There were many firsts on the day for the youngsters, but as usual, one freshman stood out.
It's official. Jeremiah Smith is the best freshman wide receiver in school history. Most receptions? Jeremiah Smith. Most receiving yards? Jeremiah Smith. Most receiving touchdowns? Jeremiah Smith. What's his name? Jeremiah Smith. The. Best.
On his record-breaking day, Smith had a game-high 87 receiving yards and tied Carnell Tate with a game-high six catches.