Robert Griffin III Goes Off on ‘College GameDay’ Host for Hating on Jeremiah Smith

Robert Griffin III confronted College GameDay host Desmond Howard on air after Howard criticized Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Griffin was discussing Smith's chances of winning the Heisman Trophy during the Ohio State vs. Northwestern game. He told FOX that Howard needs to stop "hating" on Smith simply because he attended a rival school.

Griffin argued that Smith had "shown up in big-time games all over the place." Griffin and Howard both won the Heisman Trophy while playing college football, with Griffin taking the award in 2011 for Baylor and Howard winning it in 1991 for Michigan. In the game, Smith had an impressive performance, catching 11 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown, ultimately becoming the Big Ten all-time leader in receiving yards and setting the conference record in both categories.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day praised Smith, emphasizing his contributions to the program, his character, and his play. Day also acknowledged the need to focus on Smith while balancing the development of the freshman quarterback.