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What if Jeremiah Smith had spurned Ohio State and picked hometown Miami?

  • During Cotton Bowl media day in Arlington, Smith said on Dec. 29 that he 'probably would have gone to Miami if things were on track then and there,' but he chose Ohio State.
  • Miami's recruiting push mattered because Mario Cristobal pursued Smith hard, the Florida native visited both campuses multiple times, and he continued visits after committing in 2022 before signing in December 2023.
  • On the field, Smith's numbers show 156 catches for 2,401 yards and 26 touchdowns over 28 games, including 80 catches for 1,086 yards with 11 touchdowns this season.
  • Smith's comment intensifies a 'what if' storyline because Ohio State will play Miami in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 31 as 9.5-point favorites.
  • Looking at sustained success, Miami's recent gains come against a backdrop of program records since 2016, with Miami at 80-46 and Ohio State at 115-16.
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What if Jeremiah Smith had spurned Ohio State and picked hometown Hurricanes?

Buckeyes star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has become the nation's top player. But he nearly picked the hometown Hurricanes instead of Ohio State.

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On3 broke the news in on Monday, December 29, 2025.
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