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Ohio State vs. Tennessee was expected to be one of the top matchups in the College Football Playoff. Instead, it ended in blowout fashion in favor of the Buckeyes.
The home team jumped out to a three-score first quarter lead before cruising to the 42-17 victory. After the fact, Ohio State players let the Vols hear it.
Jeremiah Smith took to social media almost immediately after the win. The five-star freshman looked like the best player on the field as he totaled a 100-yard night with a pair of touchdown receptions.
The performance came despite his lining up against a Tennessee defense that was touted as one of the nation’s best. The Vols boasted one of the stingiest units in the SEC, ranking second in the conference in yards allowed.
Jeremiah Smith vs Jermod McCoy🍿
Who wins this matchup? pic.twitter.com/X1FaLhF0rK
— PFF College (@PFF_College) December 20, 2024
Jermod McCoy entered the game as one of the top cornerbacks in college football. The Thorpe Award semifinalist had the task of defending Jeremiah Smith on Saturday. He wound up on the losing end.
Smith caught six passes, one of which saw him blow by McCoy for a 22-yard score. He simply couldn’t be stopped.
JEREMIAH SMITH DOES IT AGAIN 🔥
HIS SECOND TOUCHDOWN IN HIS FIRST-EVER CFP GAME 😤
What a dime from Will Howard 👏 pic.twitter.com/BjzndKxTut
— ESPN (@espn) December 22, 2024
After winning on the field, Smith took to X to further mock McCoy and the Volunteers. “Yea ight,” he responded to the Pro Football Focus post referencing his opponent.
Jermod McCoy proved to be no match for Jeremiah Smith. The Buckeyes’ young star let him know about the performance. He’ll now prep for a rematch with Oregon in Round 2 of the CFP.