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Analyst urges Jeremiah Smith to sit out rest of Ohio State season
Ohio State lost 41-28 to Oregon, putting its College Football Playoff hopes in doubt.
Jeremiah Smith caught seven passes for 133 yards and a touchdown in the defeat.
The Buckeyes have lost two straight since starting quarterback Julian Sayin suffered an injury expected to end his season.
Former NFL player Damien Harris urged Smith to sit out the rest of the season and prepare for the 2027 NFL Draft, saying he has more to lose than gain by playing.
Smith holds Ohio State records for receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns, and won a national title with the team in 2024.
Ohio State has three games left, including its finale against Michigan, and new playoff rankings are due Tuesday.
Ohio State lost 41-28 to No. 23 Oregon on Saturday, leaving its College Football Playoff hopes in doubt.
Jeremiah Smith had seven catches for 133 yards and a touchdown in the loss.
Former NFL running back Damien Harris said Smith should sit out the rest of the season and prepare for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Smith was seen shouting toward the sideline during the game.
Ohio State has three games remaining, including a rivalry game against Michigan.
- Who
- Ohio State and No. 23 Oregon played; wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is at the center of questions about his future.
- What
- Oregon beat Ohio State 41-28. Damien Harris said Smith should not play again this season.
- When
- Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Harris argued Smith had more to lose than gain by continuing to play, with the 2027 NFL Draft ahead.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ohio State took a 14-point lead against Oregon.
Smith was seen shouting toward the sideline as Ohio State trailed 31-14.
Oregon beat Ohio State 41-28, and Smith finished with seven catches for 133 yards and a touchdown.
Damien Harris said Smith should sit out the rest of the season.
- Final score
- Oregon 41, Ohio State 28
- Smith’s receiving line
- 7 catches, 133 yards, 1 touchdown
- Oregon ranking
- No. 23
- Ohio State record
- 6-3, 4-2
- Remaining games
- 3, including the Michigan rivalry game
- Draft year
- 2027
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What people are saying
We just watched Jeremiah Smith play his last snap at Ohio State
In my opinion, there's nothing to gain and everything to lose if you're Jeremiah Smith
We didn´t expect any of this to happen. I thought the way that we came out was how we thought we would play in this game
And then once the momentum swung, we weren´t able to stop that and then swing it
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"In my opinion, there's nothing to gain, there's everything to lose if you're Jeremiah Smith. I don't think that he plays again the rest of the season for Ohio State." 👀 @DHx34 #CFBPostgame
Jeremiah Smith expressing his frustration. This was his first catch since the 1st quarter.