The Ohio State football program is currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 college football season, which is slated to get underway in less than a month. Ohio State is bringing back considerable talent this year, especially on the offensive side of the ball, where wide receiver Jeremiah Smith remains one of the top players in the country. “Everything that Jeremiah Smith said he was gonna do he's doing.. Article Continues BelowSmith certainly became an icon in Ohio State lore when he made the game-sealing catch in the 2024-25 national championship game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Ohio State is set to kick off its new season on Sept. 5 at home against Ball State.