Jeremiah Smith didn’t ease into this season, he grew into it. After a quiet opener against Texas, the Ohio State sophomore has erupted, reminding everyone why he was considered a generational talent coming out of high school.
Now, Smith ranks ninth in the nation in receiving yards and is tied for third in receiving touchdowns, anchoring a Buckeye offense that once again feels like a runaway train. Ohio State sits at No. 1 in the country, undefeated and unbothered, and Smith has become the emotional and explosive spark behind their repeat title chase.
What makes him special isn’t just the numbers, it’s the way he changes the geometry of the field. Safeties cheat toward him. Corners give up leverage. Defensive coordinators lose sleep. Smith plays with the calm confidence of someone who knows you can’t really stop him, you can only hope to delay the inevitable.
Ohio State hasn’t repeated as national champions since the Woody Hayes era, but this team feels built for it. And Smith is at the center of that mission. Every week he delivers a highlight-reel moment, contested catch, a broken tackle, a route that leaves a defender grasping for air.
With the playoff race about to tighten, the Buckeyes will lean on their superstar even more. And if history has taught us anything, it's this:
When Ohio State has a receiver who takes over games, championships tend to follow.
Jeremiah Smith isn’t just rising, he’s taking over college football.
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