Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith is now the Heisman favorite following historic performance

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They dish out elite NFL prospects like Capri Sun and orange slices after a youth soccer game. The university has an incredible streak of five consecutive drafts with a first-round wide receiver (2022–2026), featuring standouts like Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, and Carnell Tate. Jeremiah Smith will undoubtedly extend that streak and his historic performance against Illinois on Saturday helped solidify why he's the best wide receiver in the country.

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▪They dish out elite NFL prospects like Capri Sun and orange slices after a youth soccer game.
▪The university has an incredible streak of five consecutive drafts with a first-round wide receiver (2022–2026), featuring standouts like Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, and Carnell Tate.
▪Jeremiah Smith will undoubtedly extend that streak and his historic performance against Illinois on Saturday helped solidify why he's the best wide receiver in the country.

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OutKick Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith is now the Heisman favorite following historic performance The Buckeyes wide receiver posted 217 receiving yards and leapfrogged two quarterbacks to become the Heisman favorite By Jon Root OutKick Published September 26, 2026 3:59pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Jeremiah Smith BREAKS Ohio State all-time receiving yards record with reception against Kent State Jeremiah Smith breaks Ohio State's all-time receiving yards record with a 23-yard reception against Kent State. Ohio State is now wide receiver university. They dish out elite NFL prospects like Capri Sun and orange slices after a youth soccer game.

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