$4.2 million WR Jeremiah Smith makes bold promise before 2025 season

Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith accomplished just about everything he could have as a true freshman, but a win over hated rival Michigan still looms as a challenge to overcome. The best freshman wide receiver in Buckeyes history, Smith broke Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter's record in receptions (76), receiving yards (1,315) and receiving touchdowns (15) last season. The former five-star earned the Big Ten's freshman and receiver of the year honors along with a Freshman All-American nod while helping head coach Ryan Day's Buckeyes to a national championship. Ohio State's title season didn't come without hiccups, most notably a 13-10 loss to "The Team Up North" to cap off the regular season. It is Michigan's fourth consecutive win over Ohio State and one of the most head-scratching of the series given the Buckeyes' talent against the Wolverines, who had one just six games ahead of The Game. Smith is the unquestioned star of the Buckeyes' 2025 roster and already holds an NIL valuation of $4.2 millio