Jeremiah Smith seals Ohio State’s win over Northwestern with 10-yard touchdown catch
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The Ohio State Buckeyes’ chances of reaching the College Football Playoff are on life support following losses to USC and Oregon. For Ryan Day’s team to have any hopes come December, it must win out. Fortunately, against Northwestern, Jeremiah Smith delivered in a big way.
Following a Wildcats’ muffed punt midway through the fourth quarter, Smith got open on a slant and took a Luke Fahey pass into the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown. The score put Ohio State up two possessions and all but clinched victory for the Buckeyes.
Ohio State’s 28-13 win moved the Buckeyes to 7-3 (5-2 Big Ten) on the season. Ryan Day and Co. will need to beat Nebraska and Michigan and likely get some help to sneak into the CFP.
Smith, who expressed frustration throughout Ohio State’s loss to Oregon, hauled in 11 passes for 117 yards and the touchdown against the Wildcats. The potential No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and possible Heisman Trophy winner has 80 receptions, 1,317 yards and 15 touchdowns this season. He’s the Buckeyes’ all-time leading receiver, an impressive feat considering the talent that has rolled through Columbus.
Ohio State battles Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 21. Kickoff time has not yet been determined.
