Jeremiah Smith has truly had a whirlwind year, skyrocketing to national prominence as a true freshman for Ohio State, snagging a College Football Playoff title, and even gracing the cover of the widely anticipated “EA Sports College Football 26.” That’s an impressive set of accomplishments by any measure.
But as is the case with many rising stars, not everyone is on board with the path Smith has taken since landing in Columbus. Recently, a fan from Miami resurfaced one of Smith’s old tweets, where the wideout mused about sports legends like Michael Jordan and Tom Brady, contrasting their legacy-building careers with LeBron James, whom he labeled as someone who took the path of least resistance to championships. The fan attempted to throw some shade Smith’s way by implying hypocrisy over his choice to play for Ohio State instead of sticking closer to home.
The fan’s comment suggested, “So Jeremiah Smith thinks LeBron is a ‘Coward’ who ‘takes shortcuts to easy rings’—You mean like playing for Ohio State to bring them a Natty instead of your hometown team you grew up rooting for? Do the right thing—COME HOME TO THE U BROTHER!!!! NO MORE ‘LEBRON RING CHASING’!!!!”
In true social media fashion, Smith responded with humor and nonchalance, simply replying, “Man get a life 😂😂😂🤦🏽♂️.” His light-hearted dismissal only seemed to galvanize Buckeye fans, who rallied to his side with their own quips and support.
The responses were quick and varied. One Buckeye supporter taunted, “Another L for the Hurricanes,” while another encouraged Smith with, “Cook him goat.” A third fan laughingly added, “Top 3 funniest thing I’ve seen today.” It was all in good banter, with another highlighting a past Miami misstep with, “Haven’t seen Miami take an L like this since a certain January night in Tempe in 2003.”
Smith remains a key piece for the Buckeyes, who look to carry forward their championship momentum into the upcoming season. As Ohio State gears up to defend their national title, the Scarlet and Gray faithful can catch them in action soon, with their opening game against Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns on FOX just a month away. It promises to be a thrilling season opener—one that could set the tone for another standout year for Smith and his team.
