What Jeremiah Smith MUST Do to Win the Heisman

What would it take for Jeremiah Smith to win the Heisman Trophy?Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the kind of season Ohio State’s superstar wide receiver would need to put together to become a serious Heisman contender. They compare Smith’s potential numbers to past wide receiver Heisman-like seasons, including DeVonta Smith and Michael Crabtree, and discuss why stats alone may not be enough.They also look at how defenses will try to limit Jeremiah Smith, why big performances against Texas, Oregon, Indiana, and Michigan would matter, how red-zone usage could boost his touchdown total, and whether Heisman voters may hold his position — or his already massive expectations — against him.00:00 — Intro and the heat wave update01:13 — Listener question: What does Jeremiah Smith need to do to win the Heisman?02:10 — DeVonta Smith’s Heisman numbers03:01 — Why DeVonta Smith’s situation was different03:34 — Special teams value and extra Heisman points04:29 — Michael Crabtree’s freshman season and Heisman voting history06:25 — Why defenses will build everything around stopping Jeremiah Smith09:50 — The burden of massive expectations11:29 — How Ohio State can use Smith near the goal line12:37 — Highlight catches, touchdowns, and Heisman moments13:59 — Will Jeremiah Smith win the Heisman?14:19 — Final thoughts and listener question14:48 — BuckeyeInsiders.com launch update15:35 — Wrap-upDo you think Jeremiah Smith can win the Heisman this season? What numbers would he need to put up to make it happen? Drop your prediction in the comments.Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more.Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com for updates on the launch of the new site.