Content overview: “Jeremiah Smith's Heisman Hopes Dim After Ohio State's Offense Sputters in USC Loss”. Jeremiah Smith's Heisman Trophy campaign took a significant hit on Saturday as Ohio State's offense struggled in a 31-24 loss to USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Buckeyes' star wide receiver, who entered the game as a frontrunner for college football's top individual honor, was limited The Buckeyes' star wide receiver, who entered the game as a frontrunner for college football's top individual honor, was limited to just four catches for 38 yards.
The primary culprit was the debut of quarterback Luke Fahey, who replaced injured starter Julian Sayin. Fahey completed only 17 of 34 passes for 189 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, failing to establish a rhythm with Smith downfield. The Trojans' defense, led by cornerback Domani Jackson, consistently bracketed Smith with double coverage, daring Fahey to beat them elsewhere. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.