Soars in collegiate debut Smith compiled six receptions (on nine targets) for 92 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 52-6 win against Akron. Impact Smith lived up to the massive the expectations as one of the most highly-touted wide receiver recruits in recent memory. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound true freshman led the Buckeyes' receiving corps with highs in catches, targets and yards, and he scored each of the team's first two touchdowns during his collegiate debut. Smith showcased his immense talent early in the second half when he snagged a 45-yard pass with one hand as he slid down to the Akron 1-yard line. He also knocked his way into the record books early, as Smith became the first Buckeye since Ted Ginn Jr. in 2006 to score two receiving touchdowns in the first half of an opener. Smith's head-turning debut likely indicates that he'll continue serving as the No. 1 wideout for this extremely talented Buckeyes offense moving forward. He should have a chance to put up explosive numbers once again vesus Western Michigan in Week 2.
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