Because of the FAA grounding flights nationwide on Friday, Connor Onion and Robert Griffin III had to call the Big Noon game between Ohio State and Northwestern. Instead of Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt, fans of the Ohio State Buckeyes were treated to a different duo.
During the game, RG3 called out Desmond Howard for his terrible take about Jeremiah Smith. Griffin III told Howard to stop hating on Smith just because he plays for Ohio State and he went to Michigan. Then, he took to social media to double down on going after Howard.
Robert Griffin III goes after Desmond Howard on social media over Jeremiah Smith take
On the broadcast, Griffin III didn't hold back.
"When you talk about the Heisman Trophy, my guy Desmond Howard has been very critical of Jeremiah Smith. He said, 'When does this guy ever show up in big-time games?' Well, he's shown up in big-time games all over the place. Desmond Howard has to stop hating on Jeremiah Smith just because he goes to Ohio State. That's not the right way to do this, and we've got to be better in our Heisman brotherhood."
Griffin III then took to social media after the game to call out Howard even further.
If Ohio State wins out, Jeremiah Smith should win the Heisman Trophy.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 14, 2026
He is the best player in the country.
But I also need to address something.
Buckle up, I got time today.
My Heisman brother @DesmondHoward said that Jeremiah Smith has never been the difference in any big… pic.twitter.com/q9Yi9iXT3Q
It wasn't long before Howard responded, doubling down on his goofy Smith take.
Oh Robert, are you STILL on this app manufacturing Twitter beef for attention? I thought you would have stopped doing that based on how it has worked out for you in the past. Oh well.
— Desmond Howard (@DesmondHoward) November 15, 2026
Jeremiah Smith is an extraordinary talent. Nobody is questioning that. My point was whether…
RG3 then finished Howard off by providing some evidence of his anti-Ohio State bias in the past. He also went after Howard's resume when he won the Heisman himself.
Brother Desmond,
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 15, 2026
I didn’t challenge your opinion.
I destroyed it.
The problem is you are never being honest.
Not honest when it comes to Jeremiah Smith and don’t you think we forgot about CJ Stroud.
It’s all fun and games in a rivalry until you start letting it make you do… pic.twitter.com/jcSRf2huYA
Griffin III was right to call out Howard during the broadcast. Howard's thoughts on Smith are ridiculous. Both Howard and Griffin III have a vote for the Heisman since they are both previous winners of the award. It sure sounds like Smith has Griffin III's vote, especially after he got to see him in person.
Ohio State tried its best to get Jeremiah Smith his Heisman numbers
The Buckeyes know that the chances of making the College Football Playoff are very slim right now. One of the remaining goals they can still achieve is to get Smith enough numbers to win the Heisman Trophy. They certainly seemed to make it a priority to get him the football.
In the first half, Smith had 10 targets alone. He finished the game with 11 catches on 17 targets. That netted him 117 yards and a touchdown. After going two hours without targeting him against Oregon, Arthur Smith made sure to get Smith the ball much more often.
Of course, getting Smith the ball as much as possible is also the best way for the Buckeyes to win games. He's the best player in the country, and getting him the ball as often as possible increases their chances of winning. Smith is still the favorite to win the Heisman, too.
As long as more voters have the sentiment that Griffin III has instead of Howard, then Smith should win the Heisman. After everything he's done for the Ohio State football program, they owe it to him to try to force-feed him the ball.
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