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Ohio State football great Cris Carter prays Jeremiah Smith breaks records

Ohio State football great, Cris Carter prays Jeremiah Smith breaks records #GoBucks

Former Ohio State football great, Cris Carter is one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play the game of football at either the college or NFL level, and freshman phenom, Jeremiah Smith, may eclipse Carter’s statistical accomplishments at the collegiate level.

The OSU freshman record for touchdowns still sits at eight and is still held by Carter due to his 1984 season, but in two games, Smith is already well on pace to crush that number. Through two games, the young star already has three touchdowns which is already tied with Marvin Harrison Jr. at fifth in school history.

Carter is not the kind of guy who wishes to keep the record though and in fact is praying Smith can “smash” the record, but he did provide a nice reminder that the Buckeye offense in 1984 was not as focused on the passing game as they are today.

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WATCH: Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith scores long touchdown

WATCH: Ohio State star, Jeremiah Smith score touchdown #GoBucks

Ohio State football is starting its second game much better than the first as it is currently taking it to the Western Michigan Broncos early. To the surprise of no one, freshman phenom, Jeremiah Smith, is already making highlight reel plays.

Not only did Smith catch the game’s first pass, but he scored an amazing touchdown. So far on the day the Buckeye receiver is leading the team with two receptions for 80 yards, with one that he took to the house for 70 yards. He has started this game out hot and I’m sure he’ll provide more memorable plays before the day is over.

We’ll continue to have highlights, reaction, and analysis during and after this one in the ‘Shoe, so continue to check back often.

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Ryan Day makes it clear Ohio State will continue to feed Jeremiah Smith

Could it be that Jeremiah Smith is already one of the best receivers in college football as a freshman? #GoBucks

Ohio State football has had some of the best receivers in college history come through its program.

From Michael Thomas to Garrett Wilson to Marvin Harrison Jr., the last decade has seen the Buckeyes continually churn out the best of the best at the position.

They have another generational talent on their hands with No. 1 overall recruit Jeremiah Smith, one season removed from arguably another generational talent, Marvin Harrison Jr.

Smith, who was the first true freshman in program to earn the “Iron Buckeye,” caught two touchdowns in his college debut and has numerous difficult grabs as well. He was involved early and often, leading the team in receiving yards.

Smith ended with 92 yards and two touchdowns, leading the team with six receptions. With a new quarterback in Columbus, Smith seems like he’s going to be the most-trustworthy weapon for quarterback Will Howard.

As for what head coach Ryan Day thinks, he heaped praise on Smith as well and implied that he’s going to see quite the involvement in the offense moving forward.

Smith is quick and strong and clearly already primed to take over college football. He’ll have all the opportunity moving forward as well as the Buckeyes should be a hefty favorite against in Week 2, taking on Western Michigan.

Having beaten Akron 52-6 at home in Week 1, Ohio State should look better in the coming weeks which may help Smith’s numbers look even better.

Geno Smith’s cousin, Jeremiah, shines in Ohio State debut

Geno Smith’s cousin, Jeremiah, shines in Ohio State debut

We may be one week out from the return of the NFL, but there was plenty of college action this weekend to keep football fans satiated. For Week 1 in college football, there are plenty of ugly blowouts as the most powerful teams in the country often schedule their opening games against considerably weaker opponents. Such was the case for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Ohio State, coming off an 11-2 season which ended with an ugly 14-3 loss to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl, began their quest to return to the College Football Playoffs against the in-state Akron Zips. Predictably, Akron was no match for the Buckeyes, who dominated the Zips in a 52-6 blowout. But there was one player who truly shined for Ohio State, and his name should be familiar to the 12’s.

True freshman Jeremiah Smith, only 18 years old, made it a long afternoon for Akron’s defensive backs. In his debut, he led the team with six receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Why should his name be familiar? Well, aside from the common last name of ‘Smith,’ he is the cousin of Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Geno Smith!

Turns out playing football at a high level runs in the Smith family.

Unfortunately, being a true freshman, we are going to have to wait at least three years until he can join his older cousin in the NFL. Hopefully, Geno Smith will still be in the league by then!

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WATCH: Jeremiah Smith makes one handed, contested catch

What. A. Catch. #GoBucks

The secret is out. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day can no longer keep the fact that freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith as one of the best receivers in the country in the dark.

All Smith has done so far in this one is catch two touchdowns, make several other highlight worthy plays, and provide offense when needed for the Buckeyes. One of those was a catch that, at first, looked like a great ball control catch, but then upon further slow-motion review, was a one-handed and significantly contested (if pass interference is your style) grab.

Watch as Smith has one arm held and still brings down the catch by pinning the ball with one hand against his chest while falling down close to the goal line. First, take a look from the angle that doesn’t make the one-handed snag evident.

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Now, from the other angle that shows you just how superhuman he is.

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Remember, this is only Game 1 of the season and we’re seeing these types of things. You can bet that there will plenty of other jaw-dropping moments from the top recruit in the 2024 class.

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WATCH: Jeremiah Smith catches Ohio State’s first touchdown of 2024

The journey #GoBucks

After a slow start, the Ohio State offense started putting some things together and is on the board. The first drive ended with a three-and-out and a drop that would’ve led to some big yards by freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith. Smith would be called for not being set on the very next play pushing the Buckeyes even further back which led to a punt.

On the next Ohio State drive, things started to click with Will Howard finding receivers for nice little chunks. Emeka Egbuka probably should’ve had the first touchdown but the officials said the ball moved and was not secured. We weren’t so sure about that call, but it wouldn’t matter in the long run as just a few plays later Smith would get the Buckeyes on the board with the first touchdown of the young season.

Give it a watch below. It’s bound to be the first of many for the former No. 1 overall prospect in the land.

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Freshman phenom receiver tabbed to start for Ohio State

Too much talent to keep him off the field #GoBucks

As we inch closer and closer to the start of the Ohio State football season, Ryan Day is making final preparations as the team is set to break the seal on the 2024 campaign. With that, position battles are being sorted out and starters are being named.

One of the biggest questions was how much playing time true freshman Jeremiah Smith would get in his first season. Day answered that question on Tuesday when he was asked if Smith would be starting with a simple “Yes.” It marks the first time a true freshman has started on offense with Day as the head coach.

Day was also quick to say that Brandon Innis is right there and will be getting plenty of action as well. The size, speed, and pure athleticism gave Smith the edge in earning the starting nod.

The Buckeyes are deep at receiver with senior Emeka Egbuka coming back for another year and breakout candidate Carnell Tate. Transfer Will Howard who was recently named the starting quarterback will have a wealth of talent in which to distribute the ball.

It all starts this Saturday as Ohio State welcomes Akron to town to begin its quest for a national championship. If the Buckeyes are going to get to the promised land, it looks like Ryan Day believes Jeremiah Smith will be a key factor in getting them there.

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Former 5-star recruit Jeremiah Smith is earning praise at Ohio State

Brian Hartline sees good development from Jeremiah Smith.

Jeremiah Smith was one of the most complete and refined high school football recruits in the past decade. The now Ohio State wide receiver is living up to that hype as a true freshman.

Smith might well start for Ohio State, an especially impressive nod considering that the Buckeyes are popularly being picked to win the Big Ten and run the conference this year.

Speaking to the media this week, Buckeyes offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Brian Hartline praised Smith’s instant impact. The buzz around the freshman wide receiver is palatable in Columbus.

Last year for Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Florida), Smith finished with 90 catches for 1,389 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. Chaminade-Madonna ended the season14-0 and were the second-best team in the nation in the final USA TODAY Sports Super 25. He was making highlight plays on an almost weekly basis.

Smith was a five-star recruit who enrolled at Ohio State this spring and has done nothing less than impress since stepping foot on campus.

“He has a lot of tools. He works extremely hard and I will say this, I would say we’ve never had an ‘Iron Buckeye’ from coach Mick (strength coach Mickey Marotti) as a freshman,” Hartline told reporters this week.

“I don’t know about ever or definitely since I’ve been here,” Hartline told reporters.

“So a lot of credit to him, as far as Jeremiah goes, he embodied everything that is a part of that conversation. It’s not just lifting numbers, speed numbers. It is the way you carry yourself, the way you train, the edge to you, it’s all that. He’s the first one that’s ever earned that and we kind of leave it at that.”

Smith ended the season in the All-American Bowl and as the top-ranked player in the 2024 class according to 247Sports.

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Jeremiah Smith is Ohio State’s first ever true freshman Iron Buckeye

Freshman Jeremiah Smith made an exclusive list at Ohio State. #GoBucks

When the Ohio State football team was able to get the commitment of five-star talent Jeremiah Smith, it knew it was getting a future superstar.

Filling the void of Marvin Harrison Jr. — who went No. 4 in the 2024 NFL Draft —  is no easy feat, but if there’s a player ready to take on that mission, it’s Smith. How well has he been playing so far through the preseason practices? Well, to answer that, Smith was named an “Iron Buckeye,” a label never before put on a true freshman.

Only ten players are named Iron Buckeyes for Ohio State each season, and the nomination goes to show his incredible leadership potential and influence on both the roster and coaching staff.

Smith, TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, Josh Fryar, Donovan Jackson, Lathan Ransom, Ty Hamilton, Sonny Styles, Carson Hinzman and Cody Simon all earned Iron Buckeye status as training camp continues. The honor, according to longtime strength coach Mick Marotti, recognizes “unquestionable training, dedication, determination, discipline, toughness and leadership.”

Here’s the official Ohio State release as well.

Smith, who was the No. 1 overall recruit coming out of the Class of 2024, has the potential to be among the best receivers in Ohio State history and should be able to make an immediate impact that most at the position failed to do.

That said, with the season-opening game on August 31, there’s just a few short weeks separating Buckeyes fans with the debut of Smith. Let’s hope it’s a good one!

Ohio State freshman phenom impresses during first day of camp

Ohio State freshman phenom impresses during first day of camp #GoBucks

At this point, most Ohio State football fans are probably sick of hearing about true freshman phenom, Jeremiah Smith, but fans need to buckle up, because the hype train isn’t slowing down. Big things are expected of the five star Florida product and he continued the momentum from his impressive spring over to the summer.

The Buckeyes kicked off their first day of camp on Thursday and Smith made another highlight reel play as he caught a deep pass form Will Howard over sophomore cornerback, Calvin Simpson-Hunt. Despite the ball being out of range for most receivers, Smith displayed the length and athleticism to go up and get the less than ideal throw and then got into the endzone.

Ryan Day had mentioned the young star saying, “he had a great offseason. He did some things that freshmen haven’t done before in terms of recognition.” It feels safe to say Smith will be a major part of this offense.

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