It was a brief dream for Miami Hurricanes fans, but it’s been swiftly crushed. On Friday, a report from On Pete Nakos sparked waves of excitement in Miami when an undisclosed team reportedly offered Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith a $4.5 million deal to enter the transfer portal. The potential for the freshman wide receiver to switch teams had Miami fans eagerly envisioning him catching passes from Carson Beck in 2025.
However, it seems the Hurricanes hopes won’t be realized, as Smith wasted no time making it clear he wasn’t going anywhere. Shortly after the news broke, the five-star receiver took to social media, posting a succinct message that confirmed his commitment to Ohio State and his intentions to continue playing for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes.
Smith’s post ended any speculation of him leaving Ohio State, where he made a huge impact as a freshman. A highly sought-after recruit, Smith was ranked as the No. 1 wide receiver and No. 1 overall player in the 2024 class, with Miami among his final choices. Though the Hurricanes were hopeful, Smith chose the Buckeyes, and after delivering stellar performances in the College Football Playoff”particularly against Tennessee, Oregon, and Notre Dame he reaffirmed his importance to Ohio State’s offense.
With his talent, Smith is projected to be a future Top 5 pick in the NFL draft. For Miami fans, the disappointment will linger as they watch him shine for the Buckeyes instead of their beloved Canes.
