Sports · American Football · 16 hrs ago
Jeremiah Smith Becomes Heavy Favorite for 2026 Heisman Trophy
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is the leading contender for the 2026 Heisman Trophy, the award for college football’s top player.
Betting odds published on Oct.
11 listed him at -190, well ahead of Miami quarterback Darian Mensah at +1000.
Smith had four catches for 93 yards and two touchdowns in his latest game.
He has 916 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns this season, and the story says he holds Ohio State records for career catches, yards and touchdowns.
His 38 career receiving touchdowns are the second-most in Big Ten history, one short of the record.
The previous winner, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, has moved on to the NFL, leaving the award open to a new winner.
Smith’s performances have made him a strong candidate, but the winner will be decided later in the season.
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith became the heavy favorite to win the 2026 Heisman Trophy, with odds of -190 as of Oct. 11.
Smith had four catches for 93 yards and two touchdowns in his latest game.
He had 38 career receiving touchdowns, second-most in Big Ten history, and needed two more to pass the record.
Smith also set Ohio State records for career receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
Miami quarterback Darian Mensah was the second choice at +1000.
- Who
- Jeremiah Smith, an Ohio State wide receiver.
- What
- He became the heavy favorite to win the 2026 Heisman Trophy.
- When
- As of Oct. 11, 2026.
- Where
- Ohio State; the odds were listed by FanDuel Sportsbook.
- Why
- Smith strengthened his case with a record-breaking season and a recent game with two touchdown catches.
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Smith had 217 receiving yards and four touchdown catches against Illinois.
Smith caught a 57-yard touchdown for his 36th career receiving touchdown, setting Ohio State's all-time record.
Smith had four catches for 93 yards and two touchdowns.
Smith was listed as the Heisman favorite at -190.
- Heisman odds
- Jeremiah Smith -190
- Second choice
- Darian Mensah +1000
- Latest game
- Four catches, 93 yards and two touchdowns
- Career receiving touchdowns
- 38
- Ohio State career receptions
- 207
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