Curt Cignetti praises Jeremiah Smith ahead of Indiana-Ohio State matchup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti heaped praise on Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith during a press conference on October 12, prior to their game against the Buckeyes. Cignetti called Smith a 'freak,' highlighting his impressive stats this season: 48 catches for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns. Indiana is looking to contain Smith, who has had significant success against them in previous matchups. Cignetti acknowledged that defending against Smith will be crucial for the Hoosiers' strategy in the game.
- •Curt Cignetti praised Jeremiah Smith as a standout player ahead of the game.
- •Smith has 48 catches for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.
- •He set Ohio State's career records for receptions, yards, and touchdowns.
- •Indiana's defense will need to focus on neutralizing Smith's impact.
- •The Hoosiers are 6-0, while Ohio State holds a 5-1 record.
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Curt Cignetti uses one word to describe Ohio State receiver with 'no one like him'
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith given ultimate ‘freak’ praise from Indiana’s Curt Cignetti
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — ‘No one like him right now.’ Indiana football’s Curt Cignetti heaps praise on Jeremiah Smith
"It was another dominant week for Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith. Smith torched Maryland to the tune of four receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Now, Smith and the Buckeyes have their biggest test of the season as they visit Indiana this upcoming week. As Curt Cignetti prepares his team to face Smith, he is giving the ultimate praise to […] The post Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith given ultimate ‘freak’ praise from Indiana’s Curt Cignetti appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"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.
"'He's a freak.' Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith has leveled up. Will Indiana football be able to contain him?
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 7:42 PMCurt Cignetti uses one word to describe Ohio State receiver with 'no one like him'
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.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 7:41 PMOhio State’s Jeremiah Smith given ultimate ‘freak’ praise from Indiana’s Curt Cignetti
It was another dominant week for Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith. Smith torched Maryland to the tune of four receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Now, Smith and the Buckeyes have their biggest test of the season as they visit Indiana this upcoming week. As Curt Cignetti prepares his team to face Smith, he is giving the ultimate praise to […] The post Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith given ultimate ‘freak’ praise from Indiana’s Curt Cignetti appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 7:21 PM‘No one like him right now.’ Indiana football’s Curt Cignetti heaps praise on Jeremiah Smith
'He's a freak.' Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith has leveled up. Will Indiana football be able to contain him?
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