There is quite a bit of pressure on Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day every year, but it has increased significantly in recent seasons. Ohio State has dropped three consecutive games to archrival Michigan, and Buckeyes fans have had enough. However, as the 2024 season approaches, there is reason for optimism in Columbus. Not only will the Buckeyes have a decent chance of recovering the upper hand in the rivalry with the Wolverines, but they also appear to be in a strong position to compete for a national championship. Jeremiah Smith, a freshman receiver, was preparing to make a strong debut. Ohio State will be stacked with offensive talent, and the stream of wide receiver talent appears to be running at full capacity.
Jeremiah Smith, a freshman wide receiver, has the potential to replace receivers such as Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Jeremiah Smith may be a first-year athlete, but he stands 6-3 and weighs 215 pounds. He is an exceptional athlete who comes to Ohio State as a successful receiver. He has great size, speed, and hands, and he is prepared to compete and win against premier defensive backs. This is due to his ability to outmuscle most cornerbacks, as well as his dynamic route running and ability to make the contested grab. He gets tremendous separation when running his routes, and he can wall off defenders with his body control and concentration.
Once he makes the catch, he has demonstrated the ability to run away from defenders and through arm tackles. Despite having yet to play his first collegiate football game, he appears to be a talent who will be picked in the first round when he is ready to begin his professional career. The QB battle is yet to be determined. Ryan Day, the team’s head coach, must decide who will start at quarterback this season. Holdover Devin Brown is competing with Kansas State transfer Will Howard for the QB1 job. At the outset of spring practice, it appeared that Howard would have a significant advantage in the competition.
However, Brown has been really outstanding, and he has made some of the throws that will be expected of him during the season. Brown has made significant progress, according to Day. “He had some really good throws, he missed some throws as well, but I think it’s slowing down for him,” Day told the Athletic. “He demonstrates poise in the pocket. You cannot see the pocket or the rush, but you can feel it, and I believe he does. Lincoln Kienholz is Ohio State’s third quarterback. Smith put on an amazing performance during spring practice.