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Jeremiah Smith's Dominance Gives Ohio State the Edge Over Texas in 2025 Clash
27 Jul
Summary
- Ohio State's star receiver Jeremiah Smith is the "best player in college football" and will be hard to stop
- Texas quarterback Arch Manning is the Heisman favorite, but lacks experience
- Texas and Ohio State have faced off 4 times before, with Texas winning in the 2008 Fiesta Bowl

As the 2025 college football season approaches, all eyes will be on the Week 1 matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes. After Texas lost to Ohio State 28-14 in the 2024 College Football Playoff semifinals, the Longhorns will be seeking revenge in the upcoming season opener.
However, according to former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, the Buckeyes have a significant advantage due to the presence of their star receiver, Jeremiah Smith. Meyer believes Smith is "the best player in college football" and will be extremely difficult for Texas to contain, even if they try to double-team or slow him down.
While Texas quarterback Arch Manning is the current favorite to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy, Meyer is not fully convinced, citing Manning's lack of experience. In contrast, Smith emerged as a dominant force for Ohio State as a true freshman last season, racking up 1,315 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns.
The two teams have faced off four times before, with Texas winning the most recent matchup in the 2008 Fiesta Bowl. However, with Smith's exceptional talent and Ohio State's overall strength, Meyer is confident the Buckeyes will have the upper hand when they take the field against the Longhorns in 2025.