{
  "id": 5860696,
  "title": "Jeremiah Smith flashes Heisman pose in Ohio State’s warmup for showdown with Texas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/jeremiah-smith-flashes-heisman-pose-in-ohio-states-warmup-for-5860696",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T23:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/ohio-state-football-smith-b23549744b10e9fedd338d9eb17938f4"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith showcased his Heisman Trophy potential by leading his team to a dominant 56-3 victory against Ball State. The junior wide receiver matched Alabama's DeVonta Smith's 2020 accomplishment by scoring two touchdowns in a single half, one of only three instances since 2015 from a Power Four conference. Smith's impressive performance included eight receptions for 151 yards and a Heisman pose after his second touchdown. Despite not playing in the second half due to the impending matchup against fifth-ranked Texas, Smith's impact was clear throughout the game. Ohio State's coach Ryan Day confirmed that Smith's inclusion in the game plan was a priority for the offensive staff. The young receiver provided numerous highlights and film for Texas to analyze as they prepare for their upcoming showdown.",
  "summary": "COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeremiah Smith has said that if he’s going to win the Heisman Trophy, he’ll need a season like the one…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jeremiah Smith leads Ohio State to 56-3 win against Ball State",
    "Junior wide receiver scores two TDs in one half, matching Alabama's DeVonta Smith",
    "Smith's performance includes Heisman pose after second touchdown"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Smith and Sayin help No. 1 Ohio State prepare for Texas with 56-3 rout of Ball State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/smith-and-sayin-help-no-1-ohio-state-prepare-for-texas-with-56-3-rout",
        "published": "2026-09-05T20:02:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Smith and Sayin help No. 1 Ohio State prepare for Texas with 56-3 rout of Ball State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/smith-and-sayin-help-no-1-ohio-state-prepare-for-texas-with-56-3-rout-5848054",
        "published": "2026-09-05T21:53:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "WATCH: What Ohio State coach Ryan Day said postgame vs. Ball State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/watch-what-ohio-state-coach-ryan-day-said-postgame-vs-ball-state",
        "published": "2026-09-05T22:08:54.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}