GLENDALE, Ariz. -- K.J. Hill became Ohio State football’s all-time receptions leader thanks to his week-in, week-out consistency and reliability.
That legacy added another measurement on Saturday against Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl. A reception on the game’s first place from scrimmage gave Hill a catch in 48 straight games, tying the record Gary Williams set in his early 80s playing career.
Hill entered the game with a program-best 195 receptions for 2,265 yards and 20 touchdowns.
New OSU gear
New Ohio State merchandise for playoffs: Here’s where you can get Buckeyes shirts and hats for men, women and youth commemorating OSU’s third straight Big Ten championship and berth in the College Football Playoff at the Fiesta Bowl.
For 2019, Hill leads the Buckeyes with 51 receptions and ranks second to Chris Olave in yards (569) and touchdowns (10).
With 31 receiving yards against Clemson, Hill would pass Santonio Holmes for sixth place in career receiving yards.
Get Buckeyes Insider texts in your phone from Doug Lesmerises: Cut through the clutter of social media and communicate directly with the award-winning OSU football reporter, just like you would with your friends. Sign up for insight on the Buckeyes for $3.99 a month. You can register in just a minute or two below by entering your phone number.
More Buckeyes coverage
Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence: The two-year journey to the start of a rivalry
Why Ohio State football’s Larry Johnson feels the passion to coach ‘now more than ever’
Chase Young is finally in the College Football Playoff and ‘it’s go time’
Plane headed to LSU-Oklahoma game crashes, kills 5 including daughter-in-law of LSU asst. coach
Ohio State football vs. Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl: Game Time Decisions
Ohio State, Clemson meet again: All of cleveland.com’s pregame coverage