[Dryden]

Todd McShay places Troy on his "stock up" list this week ...

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/insid...odd&id=2669240

Smith completed 21 of his 26 passes during a first-half showing reminiscent of Vince Young's unforgettable second-half performance in Texas' Rose Bowl defeat of USC for the national championship last season. The senior gunslinger finished with 316 yards and four touchdowns in the 42-39 victory over archrival Michigan, earning Ohio State a trip to Glendale, Ariz., to play for the BCS championship on Jan. 8.

Smith took several hits from a blitz-happy Michigan defense, yet never seemed fazed. Despite the consistent pressure, Smith was able to see the entire field and distribute the ball among his talented corps of receivers. In the end, Ted Ginn Jr., Anthony Gonzalez, Brian Robiskie and Roy Hall each finished with three or more receptions and a touchdown catch. Finally, all Heisman Trophy discussions should cease. Smith will join Les Horvath, Vic Janowicz, Howard Cassady, Archie Griffin and Eddie George as the sixth Buckeye to take home college football's top individual honor at the Dec. 11 ceremony. Congratulations, Troy. Well deserved.

On NFL Prime Time, Steve Young just jokingly named Troy Smith #5 on his list of Top 5 NFL QBs for the week.