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Jeremiah Smith garners GOAT debate amid Heisman hype ahead of Saturday's game

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Jeremiah Smith garners GOAT debate amid Heisman hype ahead of Saturday's game
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Jeremiah Smith, an Ohio State football wide receiver, has rewritten program records in three seasons. He enters Saturday's matchup with increasing Heisman Trophy buzz. Former NFL All-Pro LeSean McCoy declared Smith the greatest wide receiver he has ever seen, citing his speed, size, and hands. Smith's career includes a remarkable freshman debut, with 76 receptions for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns. He is just four touchdown receptions shy of reaching 40 in his career.

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  • •Jeremiah Smith broke records at Ohio State over three seasons.
  • •LeSean McCoy called him the greatest receiver he's seen.
  • •Smith is averaging 18.7 yards per catch this season.
  • •He has 36 career touchdown receptions, four away from 40.
  • •Heisman Trophy buzz surrounds Smith ahead of Saturday's game.
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  • 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Can Jeremiah Smith be the GOAT WR? Ex-NFL All-Pro thinks so
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Ohio State football wide receiver Jeremiah Smith needed three seasons to rewrite the program record books. Smith enters Saturday amid growing Heisman Trophy hype . And he’s got a “GOAT’ debate attached to him too thanks to LeSean McCoy. “Shady” McCoy didn’t hesitate to hand the Buckeyes star the stirring title during an appearance via Bleacher […] The post Can Jeremiah Smith be the GOAT WR? Ex-NFL All-Pro thinks so appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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