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Jeremiah Smith Eyes Breakthrough vs. Texas as Top-Ranked Ohio State Meets No. 4 Longhorns

Smith has 29 touchdown catches since 2024, and Texas will try to keep Ohio State’s top receiver out of the end zone again.

  • On Saturday, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith faces Texas, seeking his first touchdown against the Longhorns in their third straight annual meeting.
  • Quarterback Julian Sayin explained that Texas used coverage and double-teams in their last meeting, though opportunities were missed rather than Smith being limited by the defense.
  • Smith leads the nation with 171 receptions, 2,709 receiving yards, and 29 touchdown catches since 2024, demonstrating the impact Coach Ryan Day says creates opportunities for other Buckeyes.
  • Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is preparing contingency plans with Will Muschamp as Texas' defensive coordinator facing Smith for the first time, stating Julian must recognize defensive shifts.
  • Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledged Smith's challenge due to his size and catch radius, noting "50-50 catches are very difficult with him" ahead of Saturday's matchup.
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Jeremiah Smith eyes a breakthrough vs Texas as top-ranked Ohio State meets the No. 4 Longhorns

Jeremiah Smith has terrorized opposing defenses in big games over the past two-plus seasons. The only one Ohio State’s All-America wide receiver hasn't done it against is Texas.

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