Ryan Day assigns leadership role to Jeremiah Smith at Ohio State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:07 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Jeremiah Smith confirmed that the 2026 season will be his last at Ohio State during Big Ten Media Days. Head coach Ryan Day stated that Smith, who has set numerous records, is expected to step up as a leader this season. Smith has been recognized for his impact on younger players and is increasingly vocal on the team. He aims to elevate those around him while pursuing individual awards like the Heisman Trophy and Biletnikoff Award. Ohio State will look for Smith to demonstrate his value beyond just on-field performance.
- •Jeremiah Smith has 163 catches, 2,558 yards, and 27 touchdowns at Ohio State.
- •Smith is expected to embrace a leadership role this season.
- •Ryan Day highlights Smith's impact on younger teammates.
- •Smith aims for the Heisman Trophy and Biletnikoff Award this fall.
- •New receivers coach Cortez Hankton calls Smith a 'generational talent'.
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — “Cult Hero”: Ryan Day Confirms Jeremiah Smith's Biggest New Responsibility at Ohio State
"This is the final college football season for Jeremiah Smith, as he confirmed at Big Ten Media Days. But he has already checked off the kind of milestones most college players could only dream about.
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