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Solid performance in win Smith caught all six targets for 72 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-17 victory versus Stony Brook.

Impact Smith averaged 12 yards per reception while reeling in six catches during a 24-point win Saturday. The Florida Atlantic transfer captured his first touchdown as a Cardinal after reeling in a 23-yard pass from Keldric Luster early in the second quarter.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keldric Luster throws 3 early touchdown passes and Ball State defeats Stony Brook 41-17

Keldric Luster threw three touchdown passes in the first half and Ball State defeated Stony Brook 41-17 for the Cardinals’ fourth-straight home opening win

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Commits to Ball State Smith has committed to play for Ball State for the 2026 season, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Smith will join the Cardinals following two seasons with Florida Atlantic. The 5-foot-10 receiver caught 15 passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns across 11 games for the Owls in 2025. He will retain two years of eligibility with Ball State moving forward.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

To enter portal Smith will enter the transfer portal, FAU Owl's Nest reports.

Impact Smith, a redshirt sophomore, caught 15 of his 26 targets for 166 yards and three touchdowns during the 2025 season. The 5-foot-10 wideout will look for a new program with two years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns against Navy Smith caught four of six targets for 33 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-32 defeat against Navy.

Impact Smith had his best game of the season Saturday, posting a season high four reactions to go along with his two touchdowns. The sophomore now has three touchdowns over the last three games, matching his total from all of last season.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Horvath runs for 4 scores and Navy outscores FAU 42-32 for program-tying 10th straight win

Blake Horvath rushes for four touchdowns as Navy defeats Florida Atlantic 42-32 on Saturday night

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores for the first time this year Smith gathered in their only target for 37 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 53-33 victory versus UAB.

Impact Smith only caught one ball Saturday, but made it count, finding the end zone for the first time in 2025, while setting a season-high in yards as well. Consistency has been an issue for Smith this year, as he has only had eight receptions on the season in a very talented wide receiver room.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Veltkamp, Shields-Dutton combine for 6 TDs to lead Florida Atlantic to 53-33 win over UAB

Caden Veltkamp threw for three touchdowns and Kaden Shields-Dutton ran for three touchdowns and Florida Atlantic rolled from the outset and beat UAB 53-33

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Catches long TD Saturday Smith hauled in their only target for 76 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 63-16 victory against Tulsa.

Impact Smith had one target in Saturday's blowout win and he took it for 76 yards and a touchdown. It was his longest play of the year and gave him a season-high in yards. He finishes his first season with 17 catches (on 31 targets) for 296 yards and three touchdowns. He could find a bigger role in the offense next season after displaying his big play ability as a redshirt freshman.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Thursday's loss Smith tallied five receptions (on eight targets) for 64 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 49-14 loss against East Carolina.

Impact Smith had easily his best game of the season Thursday as he set season highs in receptions, targets and yards, in addition to scoring his second touchdown of the season. After Cam Fancher (collarbone) leaving the game in the first quarter, Smith showed a clear connection with Kasen Weisman. With Fancher now ruled out for the season, Smith could see an increased role in the Owls' final three games.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE