Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith given ultimate ‘freak’ praise from Indiana’s Curt Cignetti

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith continues to dazzle opponents with his extraordinary skills, earning top-tier praise from Indiana's Curt Cignetti. During a dominant performance against Maryland, Smith racked up four receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns. As Ohio State prepares to face Indiana in a critical matchup, Cignetti has singled out Smith as "a freak" of nature, emphasizing the challenge his team will face in stopping him.

Smith has been unstoppable this season, ranking second nationally in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. With 48 receptions for 916 yards and 11 scores, Smith has showcased his versatility, recording four games over 150 yards and two games exceeding 200 yards. Moreover, he has scored two or more touchdowns in four out of the six games played so far.

Smith's toughest matchups this year have been against Texas and Iowa, where he accumulated 164 yards and a touchdown against Texas and an impressive 206 yards and two scores against Iowa. Despite facing Cignetti twice, Smith's first meeting with Indiana came as a freshman in 2024, where he managed only three receptions for 34 yards. In the 2025 Big Ten Championship, Smith delivered another solid effort with eight catches for 144 yards.

Interestingly, Smith has yet to score against Indiana, despite facing them multiple times in his career. Indiana presents a formidable challenge for Smith, as they are the only team he has faced more than once without a touchdown to his name. The highly anticipated Ohio State vs. Indiana game is scheduled for a noon ET kickoff on Saturday.