Can Jeremiah Smith's Heisman Trophy candidacy survive Ohio State's sudden QB shuffle?

On October 31, 2026, Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith was leading the Heisman Trophy race with 52 catches, 984 yards and 12 touchdowns through seven games. After quarterback Julian Sayin was injured, Ohio State had not decided whether freshman Luke Fahey or sophomore Tavien St. Clair would start against USC, raising questions about Smith’s production over the final five games.