Smith Named Semifinalist for Maxwell Award

Ohio State junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2026 Maxwell Award on Tuesday morning in Philadelphia. This marks his second consecutive year earning this honor, which recognizes college football's most outstanding player and celebrates its 90th anniversary of being presented to the College Player of the Year since 1937. Entering Week 11 of the 2026 season, Smith leads the Big Ten in all five receiving categories while ranking second nationally in total yards.