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Ohio State football’s win vs. Indiana showed the Jeremiah Smith question that will define this season — Jimmy Watkins

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Jimmy Watkins (via Cleveland.com)
Buckeyes players celebrate after the Hoosiers failed to score on their last drive of the game and turned the ball over to Ohio State during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes snapped the Hoosiers 22-game winning streak by a score of 19-15.Hoosiers wide receiver Nick Marsh (11) catches the ball out of bounds on the Hoosiers last chance drive during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes snapped the Hoosiers 22-game winning streak by a score of 19-15.Buckeyes safety Earl Little Jr. (1) and Buckeyes defensive end Eddrick Houston (96) celebrate as the Hoosiers failed to score on 4th and 4 yards turning the ball over to OSU during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes snapped the Hoosiers 22-game winning streak by a score of 19-15.Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) is congratulated on his TD late in the first half that put the Buckeyes up 10-7 during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026.Buckeyes offensive lineman Phillip Daniels (70) recovers a fumble by Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) hands off to Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026.Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) looks for some running room against Hoosiers defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (0) comes down with a pass near the end zone as Hoosiers cornerback AJ Harris (4) applies pressure during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026.Buckeyes cornerback Devin Sanchez (6) stops Hoosiers wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026.Buckeyes kick returner Phillip Bell (7) gets past Hoosiers cornerback AJ Harris (4) on a punt return during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026.Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) comes up with a catch for a first down over Hoosiers defensive back Amare Ferrell (1) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026.Buckeyes cornerback Jay Timmons (25) knocks away a pass intended for Hoosiers wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026.Buckeyes wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) gains a few yards on a pass during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026.Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) can’t quite make the catch during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026.Buckeyes tight end Maxence LeBlanc (88) can’t reach a low pass in the end zone by Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026.Buckeyes safety Earl Little Jr. (1) dives onto a loose ball for a turnover during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Hoosiers wide receiver Davion Chandler (4) loses the ball after a catch and the Buckeyes came up with it for a turnover during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes tight end Nate Roberts (83) is stopped by Hoosiers linebacker Rolijah Hardy (5) after a short gain during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes running back Isaiah West (32) tries to get away from Hoosiers defensive back Amare Ferrell (1) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes linebacker TJ Alford (17) celebrates after the Buckeyes came up with a turnover during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Hoosiers running back Turbo Richard (1) is tripped up by Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes quarterback Luke Fahey (13) has a pass swatted down during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) gets a little blocking help from Buckeyes tight end Mason Williams (86) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.A pass intended for Hoosiers wide receiver Shazz Preston (7) just gets past Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) as well during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes wide receiver Phillip Bell (7) reacts after a catch for a first down during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) is stopped by the Hoosiers defense during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) and Buckeyes linebacker Christian Alliegro (14) watch as Hoover’s pass is incomplete after Alliegro pressured him to throw a low pass during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) can’t make the catch as Hoosiers safety Preston Zachman (6) applies pressure during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes safety Earl Little Jr. (1) and Buckeyes linebacker Payton Pierce (26) celebrate after stopping the Hoosiers on third and long during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Hoosiers offensive lineman Carter Smith (65) celebrates as his teammate Hoosiers running back Turbo Richard (1) scores a TD during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Hoosiers wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) can’t hang onto the ball as he is hit by Buckeyes cornerback Devin Sanchez (6) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) unloads a pass during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.OSU head coach Ryan Day looks on during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes tight end Mason Williams (86) comes down with a first down catch in front of Hoosiers linebacker Rolijah Hardy (5) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) looks for running room during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes cornerback Jay Timmons (25) gets some help bringing down Hoosiers wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. (15) catches a pass for a first down before being stopped by Hoosiers cornerback AJ Harris (4) during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.Buckeyes tight end Mason Williams (86) pushes Hoosiers linebacker Jacob Savage (21) away as he runs after the catch during college football action between the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Buckeyes won 19-15.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is standing down there somewhere with 12:52 to play.

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