'I need moments against the top competition': Desmond Howard calls out Jeremiah Smith
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ESPN analyst Desmond Howard recently questioned the Heisman Trophy candidacy of Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Howard argued that despite Smith's impressive statistics, the receiver has yet to deliver a defining performance in a high-stakes matchup during his time with the Buckeyes.
This critique arrives as Ohio State struggles through a difficult season following an injury to quarterback Julian Sayin and the subsequent decision by coach Ryan Day to utilize Luke Fahey over Tavien St. Clair.
The team has suffered consecutive double-digit losses, adding to the pressure surrounding the program. Howard noted that he is looking for evidence of Smith serving as the primary difference-maker in major contests, a standard he believes has not been met over the last two years.