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WATCH: Chris Olave sets Ohio State career receiving touchdown record

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Jonathan Wagner

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Chris Olave has put his name down inside Ohio State record books. By catching his second touchdown of the day against Michigan State on Saturday, Olave became Ohio State’s all-time leader in career touchdown receptions with 35 to pass David Boston for the record.

Olave’s first touchdown, tying the record, as a 23-yard strike in the first quarter. The second score for Olave was a deep 43-yard touchdown pass from CJ Stroud.

Olave’s speed was on display, as he easily beat the Michigan State defenders down the field for the score. Ohio State went up 21-0 on Olave’s record-setting play. Shortly after, Michigan State fumbled, giving the Buckeyes the ball again. Ohio State quickly took a 28-0 lead early in the second quarter. At the time of Ohio State’s fourth touchdown, Olave had four receptions for 82 yards and the two touchdowns.

Olave has been a consistent producer in his Ohio State career

Olave is in his fourth season with the Buckeyes, and he has been very productive in his collegiate career. He caught 12 passes for 197 yards and three touchdowns as a freshman. Olave then broke out for 49 catches, 849 yards and 12 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2019. Last year he had 50 receptions for 729 yards and seven touchdowns.

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Entering Saturday’s game against Michigan State, Olave had 51 receptions for 708 yards and 11 touchdowns on the season. His 12th and 13th of the season both came in the first quarter to help the Buckeyes build a massive lead, also cementing Olave’s spot in the record books.

Overall, Olave entered Saturday’s game with 162 career receptions for 2,483 yards and 33 touchdowns, averaging more than 15 yards per reception. Olave is likely to be a high draft pick if he decides to enter the NFL Draft after the season. This year he is part of a three-headed monster at receiver alongside Garrett Wilson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.