‘Absolutely the Best Player in Our Sport’ — Joel Klatt Makes Feelings Clear on Jeremiah Smith’s Quest for Heisman Trophy

Jeremiah Smith has spent the first half of the season rewriting Ohio State’s record book while emerging as a central figure in the Buckeyes’ push for the College Football Playoff. Talking on a podcast three days before Ohio State (5-1, 3-0 Big Ten) visits unbeaten Indiana, Joel Klatt also spoke highly of a Buckeyes defense that lost four players among the first 36 picks of April’s NFL draft, and of defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, while also reiterating his support for Jeremiah Smith as his