{
  "id": 11802428,
  "title": "Jeremiah Smith makes Heisman statement with latest outing in win over No. 14 Iowa: 'I'm the best player in the country'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/jeremiah-smith-makes-heisman-statement-with-latest-outing-in-win-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T00:17:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/jeremiah-smith-makes-heisman-statement-with-latest-outing-in-win-over-no-14-iowa-im-the-best-player-in-the-country-001721099.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith made a powerful statement in his latest game, leading the Buckeyes to a 31-14 victory over No. 14 Iowa. Smith's stellar performance included 206 yards and two touchdowns on 11 catches, bringing his career total to 423 receiving yards and six touchdowns in just two weeks. He broke Ohio State's receiving touchdown record and set a new school record for receptions in a single game. Smith's dominant play included a 54-yard catch in triple coverage, his 200th career catch. Despite Iowa's efforts, Smith remained undefeated as Ohio State's leading touchdown receiver with 36 TDs. His exceptional skills and team's success have put him in the race for the Heisman Trophy.",
  "summary": "Jeremiah Smith has racked up 423 receiving yards and six touchdowns in the past two weeks for the Buckeyes.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jeremiah Smith leads Ohio State to 31-14 win over No. 14 Iowa",
    "Smith records 206 yards and 2 TDs on 11 catches in game",
    "Smith breaks Ohio State's single-game receiving TD record"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Jeremiah Smith's dominant performance against a top-ranked opponent solidifies his position as a leading contender for the Heisman Trophy and underscores his claim as one of the country's top players.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}