While Texas succeeded in limiting Smith, it came at a cost. Fellow Buckeyes receivers Carnell Tate and Emeka Egbuka combined for 12 catches totaling 128 yards, and tight end Gee Scott Jr. had a career-high five catches. Still, Sarkisian said the priority doesn't change.

The Ohio State Buckeyes won the 2024-25 National Championship and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was a big part of it. Smith, a native of Miami Gardens, Florida, was arguably the best player during the Buckeyes' Herculean four-game championship run,