Jeremiah Smith Becomes Heisman Favorite After 4-TD, 217-Yard Game
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 26
Jeremiah Smith Becomes Heisman Favorite After 4-TD, 217-Yard Game
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 26
Summary
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith moved to the front of the Heisman race after torching Illinois for 217 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-19 win.
The outburst tied Ohio State's single-game touchdown record, made Smith only the fifth Buckeye with four TDs in a game, and put him among just two school receivers with 200-plus yards and four scoring catches.
Smith also broke Ohio State's all-time receiving-yards record earlier with a 23-yard catch against Kent State, reinforcing his status as the latest star in the Buckeyes' wide-receiver pipeline.
Ohio State has outscored opponents 101-22 in the two games since its upset loss to Texas, with a tougher test next against Iowa's defense on Oct. 3.