The Ohio State Buckeyes are preparing for a massive Rose Bowl matchup against the Oregon Ducks on New Year's Day, but even with that game on tap, the Michigan W

Jeremiah Smith isn't just the next great Ohio State wide receiver. ''He'll probably be the best receiver to come through here,'' Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke said. ''He's already on that verge, so really happy for him.

Ohio State star WR Jeremiah Smith warned Oregon against playing man coverage against him in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith sends warning to Oregon defensive backs that if they play man coverage, it will be at their own peril.

Before Ohio State quarterback Will Howard mistakenly ran the clock out on his own offense, star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was called for an offensive pass interference for a shove on Ducks defensive back Nikko Reed, a call that bumped the Buckeyes out of field-goal range and led to Howard's ill-timed scramble.

Smith was called for offensive pass interference for pushing off Oregon cornerback Nikko Reed with 22 seconds remaining in the Oct. 12 game at Autzen Stadium

And then Tennessee made a big mistake and left Jeremiah Smith in one one-on-one coverage. Howard saw the mismatch and took advantage, lofting the ball where only Smith could come down with it. Bullseye and the Buckeyes are up 7-0 early in the first quarter.

Ohio State football freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith demolished Tennessee. He looks due for an even epic Rose Bowl versus Oregon.

Confidence appears to be at an all-time high for Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith. Smith and the Buckeyes are gearing up to take on the No. 1 Or

Ohio State freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith is not lacking in confidence ahead of the New Year's Day Rose Bowl showdown against Oregon, firing a stern warning to the Ducks