Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith Heisman odds entering Week 11

Ohio State star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith remains the favorite to take home the Heisman Trophy despite the Buckeyes' losing for a second straight week. Smith's odds have continued to backslide as he currently sits at +225 odds entering Week 11.

A few weeks ago, it seemed that Smith was going to run away with the award. After six weeks of the season, the Ohio State wide receiver was a heavy favorite at -220. Now a month later, the race has tightened up due to the Buckeyes' struggles since the Julian Sayin injury.

With the loss to Oregon, Ohio State dropped back-to-back regular season games for the first time since 2011. The Buckeyes have been outscored 77-46 since true freshman Luke Fahey took over under center.

With all things considered, Smith has remained a consistent option for the young quarterback and has performed at an elite level. In the loss to Oregon, he posted 133 yards and a touchdown on seven receptions.

However, Ohio State's recent losses could ultimately hurt Smith's chances of winning the Heisman. The Buckeyes currently sit at 6-3, making their path to the College Football Playoff increasingly difficult. Historically, Heisman voters favor players who make significant contributions to successful teams. This puts Smith at a disadvantage, because the other contenders play for top teams.

CJ Carr and Darian Mensah are currently Smith's biggest competition. The two quarterbacks squared off last week, and Carr came out on top. Notre Dame defeated Miami 31-24, helping propel their quarterback up the Heisman board. Carr went 29-of-40 for 319 yards and three touchdowns. On the other side, Mensah also threw for three touchdowns, finishing 24-of-43 for 269 yards.

Here is a look at the top ten odds heading into Week 11 according to BetMGM.

2026 Heisman Odds Heading into Week 11

Ohio State football upcoming schedule, results for 2026

All times Eastern.

• Sept. 5: vs. Ball State Cardinals (W, 56-3)
• Sept. 12: at Texas Longhorns (L, 24-23)
• Sept. 19: vs. Kent State Golden Flashes (W, 59-3)
• Sept. 26: vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (W, 42-19)
• Oct. 3: at Iowa Hawkeyes (W, 31-14)
• Oct. 10: vs. Maryland Terrapins (W, 45-16)
• Oct. 17: at Indiana Hoosiers (W, 19-15)
• Oct. 24: Off
• Oct. 31: at USC Trojans (L, 30-18)
• Nov. 7: at Oregon Ducks, (L, 41-28)
• Nov. 14: vs. Northwestern Wildcats, Noon, Fox
• Nov. 21: at Nebraska Cornhuskers, TBA
• Nov. 28: vs. Michigan Wolverines, Noon, Fox

Record: 6-3 overall, 4-2 Big Ten

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