The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes will enter Husky Stadium as one of the nation’s most physically-gifted rosters, but two players stand out above the rest. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs are two of the country’s most talented athletes, and it’ll take a mighty effort from the Huskies to contain them on Saturday.
Last year, Smith set the college football world on fire with the most impressive freshman receiving campaign in Buckeyes history. The consensus No. 1 prospect in the class of 2024 tallied 76 receptions for 1,315 receiving yards, and 15 receiving touchdowns -- breaking three Ohio State freshman records set by NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter in the process.