Ohio State’s Julian Sayin Connects with Jeremiah Smith on Deep Ball for Buckeyes’ First TD of the Season

Bleacher Report posted a highlight video of Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin throwing a deep ball to wide receiver Jeremiah Smith for a touchdown, calling it the QB1/WR1 connection and the Buckeyes’ first score of the season (via @OhioStateFB). The clip shows an impressive long completion and catch early in what appears to be a 2026 season opener. It is trending due to the exciting highlight of two highly touted players, strong engagement (thousands of likes, over 100k views), and interest from college football fans in Ohio State’s early-season performance.