Ohio State stars were out as Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, Bo Jackson excel for Buckeyes

The top-ranked team in the nation relied on its star trio of returning starters.

Jeremiah Smith strikes Heisman pose, opens campaign with 2 TDs as Ohio State rolls

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State entered the season as the No. 1 team in the country because of its star power, particularly on an offense led by quarterback Julian Sayin and receiver Jeremiah Smith. Those two did not disappoint in the season-opening 56-3 win over Ball State.

Jeremiah Smith flashes Heisman pose in Ohio State's warmup for showdown with Texas

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeremiah Smith has said that if he's going to win the Heisman Trophy, he'll need a season like the one Alabama's DeVonta Smith had while winning in 2020. The Ohio State junior started making his case Saturday,

Ohio State football star Jeremiah Smith on notice after monster Malachi Toney game

Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney made an early statement in the 2026 Heisman Trophy race, putting pressure on Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith to respond against Ball State.

5 things we learned from Ohio State football's win over Ball State

Ohio State opened its season with a 56-3 win over Ball State. Here are five things we learned from the Buckeyes' rout.
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Malachi Toney vs. Jeremiah Smith: Ohio State, Miami stars declare Heisman War on each other in Week 1 wins

Both wide receivers vaulted themselves into the Heisman race after huge performances.

Ohio State Heisman Trophy futures: Polymarket projections for Sayin and Smith

Compare Ohio State Heisman Trophy odds on Polymarket. See how prediction markets value quarterback Julian Sayin and wideout Jeremiah Smith.