India, Nov. 9 -- Jeremiah Smith, a sophomore wideout, was thrust into the spotlight after teammate Carnell Tate was held out of a key game due to warm-up tightness. He played a hauling seven catches for 109 yards and a 35-yard touchdown through just two quarters, according to Newsweek.

Tate compiled 711 receiving yards and seven touchdowns heading into the game, but it was Smith who stepped up as Ohio State's offensive anchor.

According to the official Ohio State Buckeyes roster summary, the 19-year-old now leads the Buckeyes with 725 yards and 9 touchdowns on 55 receptions through eight games during his 2025 college football season.

Head coach Ryan Day confirmed with Fox Sports that Tate would not return in the second half, elevating ...