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Ohio State football star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has already captured the nation’s attention with great performances for the Buckeyes. As he continues to expand his college resume, he has also earned exceptional praise from Nick Saban’s career, who has no doubt drawn significant comparisons to the young receiver’s treatment.
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During a recent sit-down on the Rich Eisen Show, Saban shared his thoughts on Smith’s Heisman Trophy while comparing his overall presence to NFL legend and former Alabama star Julio Jones, who Saban previously viewed as a rare talent.
“The Heisman is a tough one. But I will say this, he is one of the most dominant players in college football. I mean, he is really a guy who is big and strong. I thought Julio Jones was a certain type. Back in the day when we had him, but this guy Sabas reminds me in many ways. And going to have a fantastic career. And he had a career like some college.
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This week, Smith once again delivered a spectacular performance while helping Ohio State cruise to a 42-19 win over Illinois. His outstanding performance helped the Buckeyes extend their winning streak against the Illini to ten consecutive games.
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Smith finished the game with 12 receptions for 217 yards and four touchdowns. His Week 4 showing earned him both AP National Player of the Week and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors.
The Buckeyes’ wide receiver continued to showcase talent that made him one of the most talked about players in college football. That last performance moved him into the national lead in receiving yards with 617 and yards per game at 154.3.
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The 3-1 Ohio State Buckeyes will now travel to Iowa to face the Hawkeyes on October 3. The matchup against Iowa is expected to provide Ohio State with a second significant test of the season.
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