# Urban Meyer Gives Honest Verdict on Jeremiah Smith’s Heisman Fate Amid OSU’s Concerning Playoff Reality

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1 outlet covering · First listed: EssentiallySports, Nov 11, 2026, 8:08 AM · Read it: <https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-urban-meyer-gives-honest-verdict-on-jeremiah-smiths-heisman-fate-amid-osus-concerning-playoff-reality/>

Since early in the season, Jeremiah Smith has been an analyst favourite to win the Heisman. And for good reason. Only two wide receivers have won the award since 2000: DeVonta Smith in 2020 and Travis Hunter, who played both receiver and cornerback, in 2024. Jeremiah seemed destined to join them with one record-breaking performance

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- Nov 11, 2026, 8:08 AM: [Urban Meyer Gives Honest Verdict on Jeremiah Smith’s Heisman Fate Amid OSU’s Concerning Playoff Reality](<https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-urban-meyer-gives-honest-verdict-on-jeremiah-smiths-heisman-fate-amid-osus-concerning-playoff-reality/>) — EssentiallySports (Sports)
  Since early in the season, Jeremiah Smith has been an analyst favourite to win the Heisman. And for good reason. Only two wide receivers have won the award since 2000: DeVonta Smith in 2020 and Travis Hunter, who played both receiver and cornerback, in 2024. Jeremiah seemed destined to join them with one record-breaking performance