The one-handed highlights keep happening for freshman Jeremiah Smith.
Ohio State's brightest emerging star ran a goal line fade against Iowa defensive back Deshaun Lee, got an immediate target from Will Howard, then turned around to snag the football with one hand in a fashion that looked far too easy.
Smith gave Lee a small shove and an emphatic celebration at the end of the play for a little extra disrespect as the Buckeyes took a 14-0 lead over the Hawkeyes.
UNREAL. JEREMIAH SMITH DID IT AGAIN! pic.twitter.com/dHHGgdfeG5
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 5, 2024
That catch is made even more impressive considering the play immediately before when Smith sped behind Iowa's entire secondary for a 53-yard bomb.
AN ELITE PLAY BY THE BUCKEYES! @Jermiah_Smith1 down the field for the huge gain! @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/8bQQNKtbOa
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 5, 2024
Smith is now the first freshman in program history with a receiving touchdown in five consecutive games to start his first season. The touchdown catch is Smith's second spectacular one-handed scoring grab in as many weeks after an 18-yard one-handed scoring catch at Michigan State last week.
Ohio State followed Smith's scoring grab with a fumble recovery on defense and a Will Howard rushing score, and now leads 21-0 in the third quarter.
