{
  "id": 14032332,
  "title": "Curt Cignetti uses one word to describe Ohio State receiver with 'no one like him'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/curt-cignetti-uses-one-word-to-describe-ohio-state-receiver-with-no",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T19:42:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/curt-cignetti-uses-one-word-194205526.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti singled out Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith for praise ahead of the upcoming showdown between the Hoosiers and Buckeyes. Smith, a standout talent, has been dubbed \"the only one like him right now playing at this level\" by Cignetti. The No. 4 Indiana team, undefeated this season, has previously faced Ohio State twice, and Smith's film revealed just how exceptional he is. This season, Smith has racked up 48 catches for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns, ranking second nationally in those categories. He recently put up career-high numbers against Illinois, setting school records in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. Cignetti emphasized that Smith has been \"taking it up a notch\" recently, with nine touchdowns in the last three or four games. The statistics underscore Cignetti's point, with Smith leading in catches of 20-plus yards, yards after catch, and contested catches. He faces a formidable challenge in Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, who has a high passer rating targeting Smith. Indiana will need to address their defensive coverage, particularly on the new defender for Smith, Jamari Sharpe.",
  "summary": "Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith has set three OSU records this season, and could set a Big Ten record at Indiana. Curt Cignetti praised the star wideout.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "How IU football's 2026 starters stack up vs Ohio State? What the star rankings say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/how-iu-footballs-2026-starters-stack-up-vs-ohio-state-what-the-star",
        "published": "2026-10-12T08:03:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}