{
  "id": 20106215,
  "title": "Ohio State football’s Robert Griffin III reveals why Jeremiah Smith should win the Heisman Trophy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/ohio-state-footballs-robert-griffin-iii-reveals-why-jeremiah-smith",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T03:17:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ohio-state-football-robert-griffin-031752879.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ohio State football coach Ryan Day’s team, the Buckeyes, defeated Northwestern 28-19, ending a two-game losing streak with a victory at the Horseshoe in Columbus. Ohio State Buckeyes alumnus and former Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III expressed his belief that Jeremiah Smith, a current Ohio State player, should win the Heisman Trophy. Griffin III, who also made it to an NFL Pro Bowl, argued that Smith is the best player in the country. He pointed out Smith’s accomplishments, including being the Big Ten all-time leader in receiving yards, touchdowns, and 100-yard games as a freshman. Griffin III challenged Desmond Howard, a former Ohio State football player, who questioned Smith's resume, stating that Howard lacks appreciation for Smith’s consistent performance. Griffin III concluded by emphasizing the importance of Jeremiah Smith’s role in Ohio State’s season, stating that if he leads the team to more victories, he will almost certainly be in New York City for the Heisman Trophy ceremony with a strong chance of winning.",
  "summary": "Coach Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes are 7-3 on the season after a 28-19 win over Northwestern at the Horseshoe in Columbus that led to an honest confession from the well known coach . Coach Ryan Day’s Buckeyes broke a two-game losing streak, but one notable personality was not impressed . The Buckeyes’ win caught the attention of Robert Griffin […] The post Ohio State football’s Robert Griffin…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Auburn causes havoc to beat Mississippi State and become bowl eligible for first time since 2023",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/auburn-causes-havoc-to-beat-mississippi-state-and-become-bowl",
        "published": "2026-11-15T01:16:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}