Jeremiah Smith, PFF’s No. 1-ranked player in college football, is an absolute problem. The USC Trojans are staring down a Week 11 matchup against Ohio State, and stopping this guy is gonna be their toughest test of the season, hands down.
The Buckeye Beast Is for Real
Seriously, Smith isn’t just good, he’s a legit generational talent. Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick, the guys who put out these PFF rankings, just listed him as the best player in college football for the second straight year. Think about that for a second. He’s only the second player ever to do that, right up there with Trevor Lawrence. Over his first two college seasons, Smith leads all wide receivers in PFF receiving grade with a mind-blowing 92.9. He’s also top of the charts in receiving yards with 2,554 and 27 touchdowns. Oh, and he leads all wideouts in PFF Wins Above Average over that same span. We’re talking about a player who will have NFL teams tripping over themselves to draft him in 2027, probably going No. 1 overall or at least in the top five.
USC’s Week 11 Challenge Is Massive
So, what does this mean for the Trojans? A whole lot. When Smith is on the field, the Buckeyes have a chance against any team. If Jontez Williams and Alex Graham don’t find a way to slow him down in Week 11, this dude can single-handedly deliver Ohio State a massive win late in the regular season. That’s how impactful he is. The Trojans have their work cut out for them against this absolute beast of a wide receiver.
Week 11 is still a bit off, but Jontez Williams and Alex Graham better be studying film right now. Containing Jeremiah Smith isn’t just a game plan, it’s a mission, and the Trojans are gonna need to bring their absolute A-game to slow down this generational talent.
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