If anyone still doubts whether Jeremiah Smith is the best player in college football, the Ohio State receiver is doing his best to dissuade them of that notion.
The third-year star is showing why he was the No. 1 overall player of the 2024 recruiting class and a potential consideration for the same honor ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft. Against No. 3 Texas under the lights of primetime, Smith put up eight receptions for 164 yards and a 23-yard score through three quarters.
Conversely, Texas quarterback Arch Manning had only 97 yards through the air when the teams headed to halftime.
As Smith continues to showcase his elite size, speed and athleticism against an increasingly
beleaguered Texas secondary, here's a look at his stats and highlights vs. the Longhorns:
Jeremiah Smith stats vs Texas
- Receptions: Eight
- Yards: 164
- Touchdowns: One
Jeremiah Smith highlights vs Texas
Jeremiah Smith: Freakshow
— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 13, 2026
(Via: ABC)pic.twitter.com/jQuJSiQ1A4
Jeremiah Smith nasty double move and the late hands to catch an underthrown ball by Sayin
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) September 13, 2026
The best in the country without question pic.twitter.com/S70mDHLE5i
Just hit the Jeremiah Smith button. pic.twitter.com/ltWgQwygSq
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) September 13, 2026
WHEN YOU NEED A SCORE, CALL FOUR ☎️
— ESPN (@espn) September 13, 2026
Circled Jeremiah Smith before the Ohio State TD heading into the half 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZKoa2433OC
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jeremiah Smith stats vs Texas: Buckeyes WR grabs Heisman spotlight
