Ohio State football's Emeka Egbuka has caught more passes than any OSU player before him. Here's who he passed to set the record.

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During the matchup in Atlanta, Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka made college football history. Egbuka became the all-time leader of receptions in Ohio State history with 202, surpassing K.J. Hill for the historic feat.

Egbuka broke the record with a 12-yard reception, his 202nd catch as a Buckeye, for a first down in the second quarter of the game against Notre Dame. The drive resulted in an Ohio State touchdown to put the Buckeyes up 14-7. The record was previously held by K.J. Hill with 201 receptions between 2016-19.

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He’s been overshadowed by other receivers his entire career at Ohio State. First, it was Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Then it was Marvin Harrison Jr. And this year it’s been freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith. But Emeka Egbuka has quietly gone about his job and has not worried about who gets the recognition.