Jeremiah Smith is entering what could be his final season at Ohio State, and the Buckeyes superstar is embracing a bigger leadership role while chasing another national championship.

On this episode of The Buckeyes Daily Blitz, Jeff “Tito” Thitoff breaks down Ryan Day’s comments from Big Ten Media Days, including Smith’s growth as a leader, his decision to reject a reported $10 million transfer offer and his praise for quarterback Julian Sayin’s toughness.

Tito also examines explosive freshman Legend Bey, Ohio State’s loaded running back and wide receiver rooms, Arthur Smith’s arrival as offensive coordinator and the changes needed after the Buckeyes’ offense struggled in critical situations last season.

Plus, Ryan Day addresses a brutal 2026 schedule featuring Texas, Indiana, USC, Oregon, Iowa, Nebraska and Michigan. Can that gauntlet toughen Ohio State for another national championship run?

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