Jeremiah Smith Dropped 206 Yards And Told The Heisman Voters He’s The ‘Best Player In The Country’

Jeremiah Smith didn’t just have a great game on Saturday; he absolutely exploded, hauling in 11 passes for a mind-blowing 206 yards and two touchdowns as the No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes took down No. 14 Iowa 31-14. This performance immediately kicked the Heisman Trophy hype into overdrive for the 20-year-old wide receiver.

This Kid Is Stamping His Name In The Record Books

Talk about putting on a show! Smith’s stat line against the Hawkeyes wasn’t just impressive, it was historic. Catching 11 passes for that kind of yardage and finding the end zone twice? That’s the kind of game-changing performance that gets scouts drooling and analysts buzzing. He didn’t just put up numbers; the dude etched his name in the Ohio State record books, setting a new touchdown record that has him standing alone. You know Heisman voters are gonna take notice when a player makes that kind of noise.

He Said It: ‘Best Player In The Country’

After dropping those insane numbers and leading his team to a huge win, Smith didn’t shy away from the spotlight one bit. He went straight to the reporters and laid it all out there, telling them: “Just gotta keep the Heisman voters or whoever it is know that I’m the best player in the country, so I gotta be there.” That’s not just confidence, that’s a statement! He’s not asking for permission; he’s telling everyone what’s up. With performances like that, and that kind of swagger, he’s certainly making a strong case for himself.

With a quote like that and a game like that, you know every single Heisman voter out there is going to be watching Smith’s next move. He’s made his intentions clear, now it’s up to him to keep delivering that “best player in the country” energy week in and week out.

And hey, speaking of important news for the Emerald City faithful, just a quick note from the trending feed: Vinod Khosla actually clarified some remarks, confirming the Seahawks have no plans to relocate from Seattle. Good news for the 12s, right?

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.