The Ohio State Buckeyes are rolling into the 2026 season sitting pretty at the top, the undisputed No. 1 team in the entire nation, and honestly, who’s surprised? Everyone and their dog has them penciled in as serious national championship favorites once again. They’ve got Julian Sayin, one of the best quarterbacks in the land, slinging the rock. And then there’s Jeremiah Smith, arguably the single best player in all of college football, lining up at wide receiver. That’s a serious one-two punch that should scare any defense. But here’s the real talk, the thing that’s been buzzing around Columbus: how exactly is that elite QB and WR duo going to operate with a brand-new offensive coordinator calling the shots? Well, Smith himself just dropped a massive hint.
“Get Me The Ball” and Nobody In College Football Is Ready For It
The biggest question mark in Columbus, though? How that insane QB/WR duo will even operate with a brand-new offensive coordinator calling the shots. Enter Arthur Smith, the former NFL coach who just swooped in to take over the Buckeyes’ attack after Brian Hartline jetted off to be head coach at USF. Now, Arthur Smith’s NFL run had its ups and downs, for sure. But the hope in Columbus, and probably across the entire Big Ten, is that he can totally find his footing back in the college game. So, what’s the plan? When Jeremiah Smith was asked how this new offense would look under Coach Smith, his answer was simple, direct, and absolutely chilling: “**Get me the ball.**”
You hear that, college football? That’s not just hype; that’s a statement. And when you’re talking about a guy like Jeremiah Smith, all 6-foot-3, 225 pounds of him, it’s a pretty simple concept. Since he first stepped onto the field as a true freshman, Smith has been rightly regarded as the best receiver in the nation. He’s hauled in an incredible 163 catches for 2,558 yards and 27 touchdowns in that time. Seriously, a coordinator who didn’t make it a point to get this guy the ball early and often wouldn’t be in that coordinator position for long. That’s just a fact.
Plays on Plays: A “Whole Different Offense” Is Coming
Smith wasn’t done, though. He dove deeper into what this new scheme brings to the table. “We’ve just got a lot of different things that we do in this offense with Coach Smith,” the star receiver continued. “He finds ways to get us guys the ball, and it’s all about the little things with Coach Smith. He’s got plays on plays, and you’re gonna see a whole different offense this year than last year.” And yeah, that’s what everyone wants to hear. Last year, the Buckeyes were a very good team, don’t get it twisted. They even reached the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, which is no joke. But let’s be real, they didn’t have one of the *best* offenses in the nation, only putting up an average of 30.6 points per game for the season.
This year, there’s a good chance that number shoots way up. With a stout offensive line already in place and some of the absolute best skill-position guys in the nation, the potential is through the roof. If Arthur Smith’s play-calling can truly unlock some of these incredible athletes, especially Jeremiah Smith, then the rest of the nation needs to be on notice. Get ready for a show, because it sounds like Ohio State is bringing a whole new level of attack.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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