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,

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

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.

It’s been the Jeremiah Smith show for Ohio State against Ball State on Saturday. The third-year wide receiver has been all over the field and already has two touchdowns, helping

The No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes opened the 2026 college football season with a 56-3 victory over the Ball State Cardinals, powered by standout performances from returning juniors Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin.

Ohio State opened its season with a 56-3 win over Ball State. Here are five things we learned from the Buckeyes' rout.

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.

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

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