COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State’s offense was a bit of a rollercoaster in 2025.

Jeremiah Smith might have just as many friends at Miami as he does Ohio State. It seems unlikely that he would finish his college football career anywhere

Jeremiah Smith was answering questions only a few feet away from his coach when Ryan Day was asked how different the Cotton Bowl would be for defending national champion Ohio State had the AP All-America receiver opted to sign with his hometown Miami team in recruiting.

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Florida native and Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith will face a slew of familiar faces when the Buckeyes face Miami in the Cotton Bowl.

Buckeyes star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has become the nation’s top player. But he nearly picked the hometown Hurricanes instead of Ohio State.

Payton Pierce, Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs were Pro Football Focus’ highest-rated players while three offensive linemen received the lowest grades in Ohio State’s loss to Miami.

As the No. 1 recruit in the country in the class of 2024, Jeremiah Smith could have chosen to attend any college, including his hometown school, Miami. Smith ultimately ended up signing with Ohio State and now the story of his recruitment will come full circle as the Buckeyes square off with the Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals on Wednesday night.

With the Miami Hurricanes coming away with a 10-3 victory over Texas A&M in the first round of the College Football Playoff, the Cotton Bowl quarterfinal is now set. The No. 10 Hurricanes will face No. 2 Ohio State on December 31 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

Check out the best moments and plays from Jeremiah Smith's 2025 sophomore season with the Ohio State Buckeyes.