Ryan Day Makes Biggest Public Statement on Jeremiah Smith A Week After WR Was Set to Leave Ohio State
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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has publicly backed star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith in his Heisman campaign, just days after former Alabama quarterback Damien Harris suggested Smith should sit out the rest of the season. Smith, who leads the nation in touchdown catches and ranks second in receiving yards, has continued to dominate despite playing with freshman quarterback Luke Fahey following Julian Sayin’s injury.
His latest performance included 11 catches for 117 yards and a touchdown against Northwestern, bringing his season totals to 80 receptions, 1,317 yards, and 15 touchdowns—figures that also saw him break the Big Ten’s career receiving-yardage record during the game. Day highlighted Smith’s consistency and impact, noting his ability to produce at an elite level even with increased defensive attention and a new quarterback.
The Buckeyes have also launched a social media campaign, ‘JJ 4 It All,’ to support Smith’s bid for the Heisman, Biletnikoff, Maxwell, and Walter Camp awards, signaling the program’s full commitment to his pursuit of hardware despite Ohio State’s 7-3 record and playoff challenges.
