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The Ohio State Buckeyes and Miami Hurricanes arrived in Arlington, Texas, over the past 24 hours as they prepare for the Cotton Bowl in the College Football Playoff on Wednesday night.
It marks the first meeting between the two programs since 2011, and Buckeyes star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has already made several viral comments leading up to the matchup.
On Monday, Smith made a surprising revelation about the Hurricanes program. A Florida native, he admitted that if Miami had been more successful during his recruitment, he likely would have chosen the Hurricanes over Ohio State. However, their lack of success at the time compared to the Buckeyes led him to commit and remain in Columbus.
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“Most likely, yeah. I probably would have ended up going to Miami if things were on the right track then and there. But, you know, I chose to stick with Ohio State,” Smith said.
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"I’m sorry that is just weak sauce. He could’ve been part of the solution. It was not that far away," a fan said.
Someone else added, "He knows he could’ve been the one leading his hometown team back. It’s hurting him. All good though. Miami is winning again. We won’t lose the next JJ. OSU you’ll have to make your own from now on. Oh yeah, Hartline is gone too."
Another person wrote, "Wow, not what I would want to hear if I was an OSU fan."
"Man save all that! If you wanted to you would’ve stayed like Bain did , Like Fletcher did & get Miami where they at right now. You putting on for Ohio! Not the crib!!" One more fan commented.
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Smith is currently in his sophomore season with the Buckeyes and is expected to return for at least one more year before likely forgoing his senior season to enter the 2027 NFL draft.
While plans could always change, Smith appears committed to staying with Ohio State—not only to chase another national championship this season, to which he contributed significantly as a true freshman, but potentially to pursue a three-peat as a junior. The Buckeyes will also return star quarterback Julian Sayin, along with several other key contributors.
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