Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, Oregon's Dante Moore set sights on titles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith emphasizes team success over individual awards as he prepares for the upcoming season. Recognized as a top candidate in college football, Smith believes his priority is helping the Buckeyes pursue a second national title in three years. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore returns for another season after a strong previous performance, bolstering the Ducks' hopes for their first championship. Both teams are among the favorites in the Big Ten, aiming to overcome past playoff disappointments, with Ohio State contending with a challenging schedule that includes key matchups against Indiana and Oregon. The season is expected to be pivotal for both programs as they seek redemption and success in postseason play.
- •Jeremiah Smith downplays Heisman hopes, focusing on team success.
- •Oregon's Dante Moore returns after strong previous season.
- •Ohio State faces tougher schedule starting with a trip to Texas.
- •Both teams are Big Ten favorites despite past playoff losses.
- •Recent changes in coaching staff affect Ducks' strategy.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Return of Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Oregon's Dante Moore have Buckeyes and Ducks thinking big
"Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith downplays his chances of winning a Heisman Trophy even though he’s generally regarded as college football’s top returning player regardless of position. “I always felt that was a quarterback award unless you have a crazy season like DeVonta Smith did, where you have 1,800 yards and 20 touchdowns,” said Smith, referencing the former Alabama receiver who caught 117 passes for 1,856 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2020. Smith is more concerned with helping Ohio State win a second national title in three years, which just might enable Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin to make his own Heisman run.
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