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Jeremiah Smith: "I'm the best player in the country"

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith made it clear following a recent 31-14 victory over Iowa that he views himself as the top competitor nationwide, making a direct appeal to Heisman voters. During the contest against the Hawkeyes, the standout pass-catcher secured 11 receptions totaling 206 yards alongside two touchdowns, pushing his five-game season totals to 44 catches, 617 yards, and nine scores.

In the process, Smith rewrote the program record books by eclipsing the school marks for career receptions at 207 and career receiving touchdowns at 36, while also matching the all-time university record with his 15th career game surpassing the 100-yard receiving mark. Observers note his draft stock for 2027 is already fully secured regardless of any future collegiate action.

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