Jeremiah Smith Erupts on Ohio State's Sideline Amid Blowout Against Oregon
- On Saturday, Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith screamed toward the sideline during the team's 41-28 loss to the Oregon Ducks, with the outburst occurring late in the third quarter as Ohio State trailed 31-14.
- Frustration mounted for Smith as he went largely unused during the second and third quarters, while the offense struggled under quarterback Luke Fahey following the injury to star starter Julian Sayin, contributing to two consecutive losses.
- Longtime reporter Jeremy Birmingham criticized Smith on 97.1 The Fan, stating the captain could not act like "a petulant child" regardless of game circumstances, triggering significant backlash from fans and former players.
- Former Ohio State and NFL center LeCharles Bentley defended Smith, arguing that questioning the player's maturity was unfair; Bentley noted, "Leadership isn't about making everyone comfortable," while praising Smith's individual excellence.
- Smith responded to the controversy on Sunday, though he did not address Birmingham directly, as the Buckeyes prepare to host Northwestern next week with slim College Football Playoff hopes.
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The 2026 college football season seemed to set up perfectly for the Ohio State Buckeyes. They finished the 2025 regular season undefeated, only losing 13-10 to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game. While their College Football Playoff run ended with a disappointing 24-10 loss to the Miami Hurricanes, the Buckeyes entered the season as [...]
Should star Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith sit out the rest of the season after Buckeyes loss?
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Ohio State reporter calls Jeremiah Smith a 'petulant child' after his visible frustration
Ohio State Buckeyes superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith let his frustration show during Ohio State’s 41-28 loss to Oregon on Saturday. And one longtime Buckeyes reporter was quick to offer some criticism. The Buckeyes entered Saturday’s game needing a win to keep their dwindling College Football Playoff hopes alive after an injury to star quarterback…
Ohio State reporter calls Jeremiah Smith a 'petulant child' for behavior after loss
Jeremiah Smith has been one of the few bright spots for the Ohio State Buckeyes during a frustrating stretch, but his frustration boiled over during Saturday’s loss to Oregon as the star wide receiver was visibly frustrated and animated as he yelled toward the sideline in the second half as the Ducks pulled away. While…
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