Should star Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith sit out the rest of the season after Buckeyes loss?
Damien Harris says Jeremiah Smith played his last snap at Ohio State as the Buckeyes' collapse from No 2 puts their playoff hopes on life support.
The Ohio State Buckeyes’ 2026 season, once promising with an undefeated record heading into the Big Ten Championship, has unraveled due to key injuries and unexpected losses. Quarterback Julian Sayin’s season-ending arm injury and a subsequent 30-18 loss to USC, followed by a 41-28 defeat to Oregon, have severely damaged their playoff aspirations. The focus has shifted to star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, with some analysts, like Damien Harris, predicting he will sit out the rest of the season due to the team’s struggles and his frustration, while others believe he still has reasons to play.
- Ohio State entered the 2026 season with high expectations, returning many talented players.
- The Buckeyes lost the Big Ten Championship Game and their College Football Playoff bid ended with a loss to Miami.
- A road loss to Texas after leading significantly, and quarterback Julian Sayin’s season-ending injury against Indiana, derailed their season.
- Subsequent losses to USC and Oregon have put Ohio State’s playoff hopes on life support.
- There is speculation that star player Jeremiah Smith may sit out the rest of the season.
- Analyst Damien Harris believes Smith has played his last game for Ohio State this season.
- Another local host criticized Smith’s on-field behavior after a recent game.
- Smith has reposted defenses of his actions, implying continued desire to play, but has made no official announcements.
- Ohio State still has a mathematical chance to make the Big Ten Championship and potentially the playoff.
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