As a redshirt freshman in 2024, Jeremiah Smith didn’t just meet expectations; he surpassed them. As the top-ranked incoming recruit and highest-rated wide receiver in high school history, the bar was set extremely high. Yet Smith flourished in the limelight, breaking Big Ten freshman records for 1,315 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns, and leading Ohio State to a national championship. Now, going into his sophomore year, the buzz around Smith is even louder. Experts consider him the best offensive player in college football, and they already hail him as a favorite to win all the major awards, including the Heisman. The energy in Columbus is fire, fans, and teammates are expecting another dominant season as Smith continues to blow up defenses.
But here’s a bigger announcement. Jeremiah Smith recently made history on the field, too. EA Sports released a statement stating that he’ll be the first Ohio State player in history to appear on their legendary college football video game, ‘College Football 26’. That’s right. Smith is now officially the face of the game, alongside Alabama’s Ryan Williams as co-cover athletes. It’s a full-circle experience for Smith, who learned to play EA Sports games growing up. This shows the impact Smith has made in such a short time.
1st Ohio State 𝗘𝗔 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲
@EASPORTSCollege x @Jermiah_Smith1 pic.twitter.com/IpvXyDEz6q
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) May 27, 2025
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