{
  "id": 13659882,
  "title": "‘Throw it to 4’ – LeBron James picks Buckeyes phenom for the 2027 Heisman Trophy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/throw-it-to-4-lebron-james-picks-buckeyes-phenom-for-the-2027-heisman",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T06:05:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/throw-4-lebron-james-picks-060530743.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LeBron James has already decided the winner of the 2027 Heisman Trophy following Ohio State's impressive 45-16 victory over Maryland on Week 6 of the college football season. The star basketball player was captivated by the performance of Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who showcased his talents by amassing 93 yards and two touchdowns with a standout 40-yard touchdown reception. This remarkable display of skill led LeBron to proclaim, \"Throw it to 4!! #Heisman.\" Smith has already amassed an astonishing total of 916 yards on four receptions and 11 touchdowns over six games, setting the bar high for the award. With his exceptional efficiency, he currently leads the nation in both receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. The Buckeyes are ranked No. 4 in the AP Poll, and a 10-2 or better season along with a top-three ranking would further strengthen Smith's case for the prestigious honor. Only four wide receivers in college football history have won the Heisman Trophy, with the most recent being DeVonta Smith in 2020. Smith faces strong competition from top QBs like Trinidad Chambliss, Keelon Russell, CJ Carr, and his teammate Julian Sayin.",
  "summary": "LeBron James has seen enough when it comes to the race for the 2027 Heisman Trophy after the Ohio State Buckeyes’ 45-16 win over the Maryland Terrapins. James was locked in on his hometown Buckeyes playing against the Terrapins in Week 6 of the college football season, and he was left amazed by the performance he saw from WR Jeremiah Smith.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Clutch Scoops: NBA preseason standouts, LeBron James’ 76ers outlook, latest Brandon Miller, Brandin Podziemski extension intel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/clutch-scoops-nba-preseason-standouts-lebron-james-76ers-outlook",
        "published": "2026-10-09T19:27:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}