Headline:
Jeremiah Smith: Ohio State’s Freshman Phenom Redefines Wide Receiver Excellence
Story:
- In a season brimming with talent, one name has risen above the rest in Buckeye Nation: Jeremiah Smith. The true freshman wide receiver has not only met the high expectations set for him but has shattered records and redefined what it means to be a first-year player at Ohio State.
Hailing from Miami Gardens, Florida, Smith entered the 2024 season as the top-ranked recruit in his class and the highest-rated wide receiver in high school recruiting history. His impact was immediate. In his debut against Akron, he recorded six receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns, leading the team in yardage during a dominant 52–6 victory.
Smith’s momentum only grew as the season progressed. He was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after a standout performance against Michigan State, where he racked up 102 yards and two touchdowns. But it was his performance in the 2025 Rose Bowl that truly cemented his legacy. Against Oregon, Smith exploded for seven catches, 187 yards, and two touchdowns, earning him the Rose Bowl Offensive MVP honors.
By season’s end, Smith had rewritten the record books. He finished with 76 receptions for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns, setting the FBS single-season record for receiving yards and touchdowns by a true freshman. His accolades include First-Team All-American, Big Ten Receiver of the Year, and Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
As Ohio State eyes continued dominance, Jeremiah Smith stands as the future of Buckeye football—an elite playmaker with rare skill and sky-high potential. With Smith leading the charge, the Buckeyes are poised for greatness for seasons to come.
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