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Jeremiah Smith’s TD Puts No. 1 Ohio State Up 7–3 at Half in Big Ten Opener at Washington

Analysts are questioning Ohio State’s conservative playcalling despite Washington’s weakened pass defense.

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Overview

  • Ohio State’s first road game of the season reached halftime with the Buckeyes leading 7-3 at Husky Stadium after an 18-yard third-and-11 score by Jeremiah Smith.
  • Washington cornerback Tacario Davis was downgraded to doubtful on game morning, with Ephesians Prysock expected to handle Smith in coverage, according to ESPN and CBS Sports.
  • The Huskies entered the matchup ranking 75th nationally against the pass and recently allowed 277 passing yards to Washington State without Davis.
  • Ohio State’s availability report listed no notable contributors as questionable, with the Buckeyes broadly healthy for the conference opener.
  • Ryan Day publicly defended Smith on CBS after the receiver admitted post-Texas frustration, as local coverage questioned why Ohio State has leaned conservative despite elite receiving talent.