Jeremiah Smith Sends Bold Message to Oregon Ahead of Rose Bowl Game

The biggest game of the week is set to take place in Pasadena, California, between the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 1 Oregon Ducks in the famous Rose Bowl Game. 

This will also mark a rematch from the two teams' Week 7 matchup, which saw Oregon win 32-31 in dramatic fashion. The game featured over five lead changes and was deemed by many as the Game of the Year during the college football regular season.

Now, they'll meet again with the stakes higher than ever for two of the most talented teams in the country—and arguably the most talented on the field Wednesday evening. Ohio State's true freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who hauled in over 100 yards and two touchdowns in the first round against the Tennessee Volunteers, was the best wideout in the Big Ten this season in his first year of college football.

Ahead of the showdown on New Year's Day, Smith—who isn’t one for many words—unveiled a bold admission if the Ducks play single coverage during the Rose Bowl Game.

"So, I’m just letting everybody know right now, if you play man (coverage) Wednesday, we’re taking a shot," Smith said.