Ohio State vs Iowa Report Card: Jeremiah Smith has earned a permanent A+

IOWA CITY, IA - On October 3, 2026, the Ohio State Buckeyes' wide receiver Jeremiah Smith #4 showcased his exceptional skills in a 31-14 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Smith's performance was nothing short of outstanding, earning him a permanent A+ grade after catching 12 passes for 250 yards and scoring three touchdowns.

Despite tweaking a hamstring in practice and not playing, his impact on the team was undeniable. Smith not only became the Ohio State all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and 100-plus-yard receiving games but also outshone his counterparts Julian Sayin, who had a stellar game with 20-of-27 passes for 324 yards and three touchdowns, and Devin McCuin, who contributed four catches for 80 yards and a touchdown.

The run defense demonstrated improved performance, limiting the Hawkeyes to only 39 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown. Although the Buckeyes' rushing game was not as dominant, it provided valuable support to the passing attack. However, the team's penalties, especially the four false starts in the first quarter, hindered their overall performance.

Special teams, too, faced challenges with missed field goals, poor punt returns, and consistently short punts, which negatively impacted their field position.