The Ohio State Buckeyes won the 2024-25 National Championship and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was a big part of it. Smith, a native of Miami Gardens, Florida, was arguably the best player during the Buckeyes' Herculean four-game championship run,

Ohio State may have knocked off Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals en route to a national title back in January, but that night left a sour taste in Jeremiah Smith's mouth. The breakout freshman receiver -- nearly unstoppable all season -- was held to just one catch for three yards against the Longhorns,

Last season, Ohio State defeated Texas 28–14 in the Cotton Bowl CFP semifinal. Smith’s impact was felt—he drew coverage that opened up the Buckeyes’ offense—but he was held to just one catch for three yards and didn’t haul in any of his four total CFP touchdowns in that game.