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Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith makes bold statement after latest huge game: ‘I’m the best player in the country’

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Gamba-Ellis, T. (2026, October 4). Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith makes bold statement after latest huge game: ‘I’m the best player in the country’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/03/sports/ohio-states-jeremiah-smith-makes-bold-statement-after-huge-game/

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Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State’s junior receiver, declared himself the best player in college football after scoring two touchdowns and amassing 206 receiving yards during a recent game against Iowa. During this victory, Smith broke multiple Buckeyes records including most receptions (207) and receiving touchdowns (36). He also hinted at his aspirations for the Heisman Trophy by striking the trophy pose upon scoring one of his touchdowns. Coach Kirk Ferentz acknowledged Smith’s exceptional skill set, while Ohio State head coach Ryan Day praised both Smith's ability to make difficult catches and the offensive strategy that capitalizes on his talents.

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Jeremiah Smith, a junior wide receiver at Ohio State, made headlines after the Buckeyes' 31-14 victory over Iowa by declaring himself the best player in college football and hinting at his ambition to win the Heisman Trophy. In the game, Smith led all players with 206 receiving yards and two touchdowns, setting multiple Ohio State records including becoming the all-time leader in receptions (207) and receiving touchdowns (36). Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz acknowledged Smith's prowess but expressed relief at not having to face him again during his career.

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Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith made a bold proclamation about himself on Saturday. asserted

Smith → make → Saturday

Following the Buckeyes’ 31-14 victory over Iowa, Smith, who finished with a game-leading 206 receiving yards and two touchdowns, let reporters know that the Heisman Trophy is on his mind while also declaring himself the top player in college football. asserted

himself → follow → football

“You’ve just got to [let] the Heisman voters — or whoever it is — know that I’m the best player in the country,” Smith said. asserted

Smith → get → country

“I’ve got to be there.” asserted

I → get → ?

Smith, a junior at Ohio State, made clear that he had his eyes on the award during the game, hitting the Heisman pose while celebrating a 57-yard touchdown in the third quarter. asserted

had → make → quarter

The wideout set a multitude of Buckeyes records on Saturday, becoming Ohio State’s all-time leader in receptions (207) and receiving touchdowns (36). asserted

wideout → set → receptions

“He’s got great size, great competitiveness, just great ability for a receiver,” Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz told reporters, according to ESPN. uncertain

Ferentz → get → ESPN

“All you can do is do your best and try to be as smart as you can playing him, but he’s a great player. asserted

he → do → him

“With a little bit of luck, we won’t see him again during my career, so that’d be OK.” asserted

that → see → career

Smith, who is on pace for a career year, has drawn comparisons to Randy Moss and DeVonta Smith among other all-time collegiate wideouts. asserted

who → draw → wideouts

“There’s times where he’s covered, and we make the throw and catch, which just speaks to his ability and Julian, his trust with him,” Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day said. asserted

Day → ’ → him

“There’s other plays where he was open and we work hard on designing those plays and trying to give him an opportunity, especially when it’s down the field.” asserted

it → ’ → field

Ohio State, which moved to a 4-1 record following Saturday’s win, faces off against Maryland at home next Saturday at 4:15 p.m. ET. asserted

which → move → ET

Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith makes bold statement after latest huge game: ‘I’m the best player in the country’

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