Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is rapidly approaching the Big Ten Conference record books, even as his Heisman Trophy aspirations appear to be slipping away.
During the Buckeyes' November 7, 2026 matchup against the Oregon Ducks at Ohio Stadium, Smith celebrated a first-quarter rushing touchdown alongside teammates Bo Jackson, Devin McCuin, and Phillip Bell. The play highlighted Smith's immediate impact in his debut season.
Despite the individual accolades, the Heisman race has tightened, leaving Smith's path to college football's most prestigious award uncertain. However, his statistical trajectory suggests he could still set new conference benchmarks for receiving yards, touchdowns, or all-purpose yards by season's end.
The game against Oregon marked another milestone in Smith's freshman campaign, with the Buckeyes continuing their pursuit of a Big Ten championship.
