{
  "id": 10069919,
  "title": "Ohio State Makes Historic Jeremiah Smith Announcement After Big Day vs. Illinois",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/ohio-state-makes-historic-jeremiah-smith-announcement-after-big-day",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T21:37:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/ohio-state-makes-historic-jeremiah-smith-announcement-after-big-day-vs-illinois-12493294"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, Ohio State's wide receiver Jeremiah Smith continued his strong performance, showcasing his skills in the Buckeyes' 42-19 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini. A standout game for Smith, he amassed 217 receiving yards and scored four touchdowns on his 12 receptions, achieving an impressive 18.1 yards per reception.\n\nOver the weekend, Ohio State Football officially announced that Smith had achieved a historic milestone in the program's history, becoming the first Ohio State player to reach 3,000 receiving yards. This achievement highlights his consistent dominance in the sport.\n\nSmith's performance came after a remarkable 85-yard, touchdown-less game in the team's 59-3 win against Kent State. His consistent high numbers have made him a frontrunner for this year's Heisman Trophy, with odds at +1200 to win the prestigious award. The 217 yards and four touchdowns he scored this game further solidify his position among the season's top contenders for the Heisman Trophy.",
  "summary": "Jeremiah Smith had a monster game for the Ohio State Buckeyes, making history in their win over the Illinois Fighting Illini.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith catches 4 passes for 123 yards and 2 TDs in first 12 minutes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/ohio-state-wr-jeremiah-smith-catches-4-passes-for-123-yards-and-2-tds",
        "published": "2026-09-26T16:47:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Jeremiah Smith runs circles around Illinois as Ohio State rolls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/jeremiah-smith-runs-circles-around-illinois-as-ohio-state-rolls",
        "published": "2026-09-26T19:38:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}