HISTORY MADE: Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith Wins 2025 Heisman Trophy, Becomes First WR Since DeVonta Smith to Claim the Coveted Award
In a season for the ages, Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has officially been crowned the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner, becoming the first wideout since Alabama’s DeVonta Smith in 2020 to take home college football’s most prestigious individual honor. And in doing so, he’s etched his name into Buckeye and NCAA history.
Smith, a former No. 1 overall recruit in the 2024 class, didn’t just meet the sky-high expectations — he shattered them. The freshman sensation posted jaw-dropping numbers: 1,802 receiving yards, 18 touchdowns, and countless highlight-reel plays that left fans and analysts speechless. His blend of size, speed, and elite hands turned him into a weekly nightmare for opposing secondaries and a reliable weapon for the Buckeye offense.
What makes Smith’s Heisman campaign even more historic is that it came in his first collegiate season, a rare feat in an award traditionally dominated by quarterbacks and upperclassmen. He lit up every stage he touched, from rivalry games to prime-time showcases, often taking over contests singlehandedly.
For Ohio State, Smith’s triumph is a continuation of its reputation as “WRU” — Wide Receiver University. It also marks a significant Heisman drought-breaker, as he becomes the first Buckeye to win the award since Troy Smith in 2006.
Coaches, teammates, and fans alike have lauded Smith not only for his explosive play but for his leadership, humility, and relentless work ethic. With three years of eligibility remaining, college football is on notice — Jeremiah Smith isn’t done yet.
This isn’t just a win for Ohio State. It’s a defining moment in college football, signaling the rise of a new era led by an unstoppable force in scarlet and gray.
