{
  "id": 12538108,
  "title": "David Pollack Apologizes for Disrespecting Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/david-pollack-apologizes-for-disrespecting-ohio-state-wr-jeremiah",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T03:56:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/david-pollack-apologizes-for-disrespecting-ohio-state-wr-jeremiah-smith-12533061"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Former Georgia defensive end David Pollack, now a college football analyst, apologized for previously criticizing Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. This apology came after Smith's dominant performance in a recent game against Iowa, where he recorded 11 receptions for 206 yards and two touchdowns. Smith has been on fire this season, leading the nation in receptions, receiving touchdowns, and receiving yards, and even tying with Oregon State's Jesse Legree for the most touchdowns. Pollack acknowledged that Smith was the best player in college football and expressed his regret for doubting Smith's abilities.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}