With just over a month until college football lights up every Saturday, culminating in the National Championship on January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, the excitement

How close was Jeremiah Smith to flipping from Ohio State to the Miami Hurricanes in the final hours before signing day? According to Smith himself, it was a strong consideration.

All eyes are on the Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback competition, but Jeremiah Smith has a warning for those making assumptions about the team’s next QB1. Julian Sayin has widely been viewed as the favorite, carrying the impressive resume of a former highly touted recruit who transferred from the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Jeremiah Smith only needed one season to cement his status as an Ohio State legend. During his freshman season at Ohio State, the five-star wide receiver from Chaminade-Madonna had 76 catches for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns.

ESPN took a stab at identifying an X-factor for every one of its college football top 25 teams for 2025. What did it say about Ohio State?

Smith surprised college football fans with his athleticism and strength, which helped him record 96 receptions for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns as a freshman. Egbuka finished off his four-year career at Ohio State recording 81 receptions for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns.

The Texas Longhorns will face the Ohio State Buckeyes in Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, and ESPN's Heather Dinich believes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will lead the Buckeyes to victory at home. She believes Smith will be the best player in the game.

His head coach has already taken notice of the positive changes that Smith has made during the offseason. Day talked about it during Big Ten Media Day on Tuesday, and what he said