COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has been named the Big Ten’s Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced this afternoon.

Smith was instrumental in the Buckeyes’ 38-7 win at Michigan State on Saturday night. He caught five passes for 83 yards and scored two total touchdowns – one rushing and one receiving. Smith took a reverse and scored from 19 yards out to put Ohio State ahead 17-7 midway through the second quarter. He then added a pair of highlight-reel worthy one-handed catches later in the quarter, including one for a 17-yard touchdown that gave Ohio State a 24-7 lead at halftime.

For the season, Smith ranks second in the conference in receiving yards per game (91.0), third in touchdown receptions (five) and fifth in receiving yards (364). He has caught at least one touchdown pass in each of Ohio State’s first four games. Smith’s receiving yardage total already is fourth-most among true freshmen wide receivers in school history and his 19 receptions ranks fifth.

The Buckeyes, who remained at No. 3 in this week’s Associated Press poll, host Iowa on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. in front of a national audience on CBS.

Ohio State Official Press Release

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Week Five saw a great slate of high school football games! There were many standout players. We at NEOSI have sorted through the games and found the candidates for this week’s Player of the Week. Voting closes Thursday and winner will be announced then. You can come back and vote once daily!

Cole Norris – Amherst

The Amherst quarterback led the Comets to a 60-41 win over Berea-Midpark. Norris is the Comets all-time leader in completions and yardage. He threw for 373 yards and 3 TD’s also rushed for 90 yards and 4 TD’s.

Scotty Fox – Mentor

Dillon Soehnlen – Garaway

Garaway senior RB Dillon Soehnlen helped with the big victory over Malvern to stay undefeated. Soehnlen had a 148 yard 3 TD night.

Aaron Rumschlag – Mogadore

Rumschlag had all of his three TDs in the first half. The senior finished with 16 carries for 51 yards and was integral in Mogadore’s 34-18 victory over Ellet.

There they are, the nominees for this week’s NEOSI Player of the Week award. Make sure to have your voice heard in the poll below and share with your family and friends so your choice brings home this week’s honors! Don’t forget you can come back and vote once daily!

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