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'He's a superstar': Iowa discusses defending OSU's Jeremiah Smith

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz recently discussed the massive challenge of slowing down elite Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith ahead of their upcoming matchup. Ferentz compared preparing for Smith to trying to stop Antwaan Randle El nearly three decades ago, noting that the Buckeyes star's exceptional physical traits and playmaking ability make him nearly impossible to simulate in practice.

Smith enters the contest with impressive numbers, having already recorded 33 catches for 617 yards and seven touchdowns this season following a massive performance against Illinois. Hawkeyes cornerback Jaylen Watson, who faces a significant size disadvantage at 5-foot-11 against the 6-foot-4 receiver, stressed that physical play and supreme confidence will be crucial.

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