Just Hand Jeremiah Smith The 2026 Heisman Trophy Already

Ohio State coach Ryan Day said the quiet part out loud. He was detailing how he coaches his queen, quarterback Julian Sayin, on the chessboard to assess coverage against his most valuable rook, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Like most problems in schematic American football, the equation can be solved with simple math. “If [Smith is] single-covered, he’s open,” Day said. “If he’s double-covered, he’s sort of open. If he’s triple-covered, he’s covered … somebody’s gotta be open somewhere else.” That part Day said with the slightest hint of annoyance. I can understand why. If three of the 11 defenders are…