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Miami's Malachi Toney leads the nation with 66 catches through Week 8 of the 2026 college football season, while Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith has 984 yards and 12 touchdowns. Smith has the best Heisman Trophy odds entering Week 9, just ahead of Toney and Miami's Darian Mensah. Both wide receivers have been central to their teams' offenses, with Smith recording 52 catches for an average of 18.9 yards per reception and Toney contributing as a punt returner and occasional passer. Toney has one recorded drop in 203 targets over 23 games, according to Pro Football Focus, and has zero drops on 74 targets in 2026. Smith has five drops over three seasons, two of which came in 2026. The two played high school football in South Florida and now face off as top contenders in the Heisman race. They have combined for nine 100-yard games, seven of which were 150-yard performances, and three 200-yard games.
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