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Jeremiah Smith Flashes Heisman Pose in Ohio State's Warmup for Showdown with Texas
Jeremiah Smith scored twice and sat out the second half as Ohio State built a 35-3 halftime lead before facing Texas next week.
- Top-Ranked Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3 on Saturday, with junior receiver Jeremiah Smith recording eight receptions for 151 yards and two touchdowns.
- Smith became the third receiver since 2015 from a Power Four conference to record at least two games with 150 receiving yards and two touchdowns in one half, matching feats by Alabama's DeVonta Smith and LSU's Ja'Marr Chase.
- Coach Ryan Day designed the offensive game plan to ensure Smith touched the ball, while quarterback Julian Sayin completed 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns.
- Smith did not play in the second half with next week's matchup against fifth-ranked Texas looming, though he acknowledged Texas has limited him to 46 yards in previous meetings.
- The Buckeyes scored 35 points by halftime after an initial three-and-out, with Smith noting the team "came out playing fast" to execute efficiently on offense.
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Jeremiah Smith flashes Heisman pose in Ohio State's warmup for sh
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, right, celebrates his touchdown reception against Ball State with teammate Brandon Inniss during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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Jeremiah Smith flashes Heisman pose in Ohio State's warmup for showdown with Texas
Jeremiah Smith had eight receptions for 151 yards and struck a Heisman pose after his second touchdown during top-ranked Ohio State’s 56-3 victory over Ball State.
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