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Source: SB Nation
Summary
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz compared Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith to Saquon Barkley and Randy Moss during a press conference. Ferentz cited Barkley’s 2017 performance against Iowa as an example of a player’s impact. Smith, who recently became Ohio State’s all-time leader in receiving yards, had 12 receptions for 217 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-19 win over Illinois. Iowa is 4-0 this season, including a win over Michigan. Ohio State has a 17-3 all-time lead against Iowa but lost to Texas in Week 2.
Our Reading
This one felt recognizable early.
Smith’s numbers are absurd. Barkley’s 2017 game against Iowa? That’s the one.
Ferentz’s team can’t stop him. Not even close.
Moss? That’s the same story. Great players make plays.
Ohio State’s offense is built around him. Iowa’s defense is just trying to keep up.
Author: Evan Null
