With the 2026 regular season almost here, Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State are ready to push for a national title. "Gotta be the hometown team, Miami," Smith said when deciding between the Hoosiers and Canes. "Gotta be the hometown team - Miami... Smith helped Ohio State win the natty during his true freshman season, and it looked like the stars were aligning for OSU to go back-to-back. Sure, Smith could return in 2027 if he wanted to, but he has made it more than clear that this will be his last dance of sorts with Ohio State.