#2 Buckeyes 52 Akron Zips 6: WR Jeremiah Smith Postgame News Conference already showing that he is another NFL receiver in-the-making

By Danielle Daniels

Jeremiah Smith is all smiles during media session after win over Akron, 8 31 2024 (courtesy IMAGN, photo by Lori Schmidt of The Dispatch via USA Today Sports)

 

Jeremiah Smith Ohio State WR On his freshman debut 6 catches 2 TD’s #2 OSU 52 Akron 6 8 31 2024.mp3

 

Jeremiah Smith catches his second TD of game against Akron CB Devonte Golden-Nelson (3), 8 31 2024 (courtesy IMAGN, photo by Adam Cairns of The Dispatch via USA Today Sports)

GAME NOTES

*Jeremiah Smith (WR, Fr.),  a true freshman, had two receiving touchdowns, both off passes from graduate transfer QB Will Howard.

 

*Smith is the 13th Buckeye to catch two touchdown passes week one and the first to do so since Jeremy Ruckert in 2019 against Florida Atlantic.

 

*Smith ended the game with six catches for 92 yards, leading the Buckeyes in both categories. He is the first freshman to score in his first collegiate game since Jerron Cage against Penn State in 2021.

JEREMIAH SMITH BIO

  • Position:
    Wide Receiver
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    215
  • Hometown:
    Miami Gardens, Fla.
  • Last School:
    Chaminade-Madonna Prep
  • Year:
    Freshman

Ohio State Overview
• Jeremiah was a member of the 2024 Ohio State recruiting class
• He enrolled in classes in January and competed in spring drills with the Buckeyes

 

INFORMATION COURTESY OHIO STATE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS