While Texas succeeded in limiting Smith, it came at a cost. Fellow Buckeyes receivers Carnell Tate and Emeka Egbuka combined for 12 catches totaling 128 yards, and tight end Gee Scott Jr. had a career-high five catches. Still, Sarkisian said the priority doesn't change.

Both Ohio State and Texas are expected to be potential national championship contenders. Fans will get an early look at what to expect from their respective teams on August 30. In that matchup, it will be interesting to see how Buckeyes' star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is able to perform.

The Ohio State Buckeyes won the 2024-25 National Championship and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was a big part of it. Smith, a native of Miami Gardens, Florida, was arguably the best player during the Buckeyes' Herculean four-game championship run,