Former Alabama RB Damien Harris has blunt take on Jeremiah Smith after Oregon loss
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Former Alabama running back and CBS Sports analyst Damien Harris weighed in on Ohio State’s star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith’s future after the Buckeyes’ 41-28 loss to Oregon, suggesting the season may be over for the record-setting player. Smith, who holds Ohio State’s career records for receptions (133), receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns (40), has already cemented his legacy with a national championship as a freshman in 2024 and a top-2027 NFL Draft ranking.
Despite Ohio State’s 6-3 record and elimination from the Big Ten title race, Harris argued Smith has nothing left to prove on the field, given his historic achievements and the team’s diminished playoff hopes.
Harris, now a CBS Sports analyst, questioned whether Smith should continue playing after the Ducks’ victory, emphasizing the lack of upside for either player or program. With Ohio State’s playoff chances effectively over and Smith’s name already etched in Buckeye history, Harris suggested the wide receiver could prioritize his NFL future over the remainder of the season.
The Buckeyes’ back-to-back losses to USC and Oregon have further dimmed their playoff prospects, leaving Smith’s role in the final games uncertain.
