In the waning moments of Ohio State's postgame media availability last month, Jeremiah Smith was asked the question a lot of folks couldn't wait to be answered. It's the question that pushed the conversation from a national championship debut for the talented freshman receiver to Smith's next logical destination.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a first down catch during the second half of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against the Oregon Ducks at

Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith played a big part in helping his team win the national championship game in the 2024 season. In his first taste of college football, Smith caught 76 receptions for 1,