Alabama and Ohio State restore order in college football as Jeremiah Smith stars again
Both preseason powers bounced back with strong showings, while Florida, Mississippi State and Iowa suffered tougher setbacks, ESPN reports.
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Alabama and Ohio State reasserted themselves among college football's elite over the weekend, according to ESPN, with the Crimson Tide looking like their usual selves and Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith again standing out as one of the sport's most dangerous offensive weapons.
ESPN's coverage described Smith's performance as undeniable, continuing a breakout stretch that has made him one of the most closely watched players in the country this season. Alabama, meanwhile, delivered the kind of performance long associated with the program's run of success, per the outlet's assessment.
The weekend was less kind to several other ranked or contending programs. Florida, Mississippi State and Iowa are each described by ESPN as having received a tough dose of reality, pointing to results that fell short of expectations for all three.
The contrasting outcomes add to a season already marked by shifting fortunes among traditional powers and contenders, with ESPN's coverage noting the gap reopening between programs like Alabama and Ohio State and several teams that had entered the weekend with higher hopes.
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