"Jeremiah Smith wishes he was a Miami Hurricane": Dave Portnoy claims 20 y/o phenom WR regrets committing to Ohio State Buckeyes

Jeremiah Smith's Ohio State suffered a 24-14 loss to Miami in the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday. With the loss, the Buckeyes were eliminated from the College Football Playoff, falling short of winning consecutive national titles. After the game, Smith was spotted interacting with the Hurricanes' players and was seemingly happy for them.

When Batstool Sports president Dave Portnoy caught a glimpse of Smith being close to the Miami players, he claimed that the Ohio State wideout regretted not committing to the Hurricanes instead.

"I don’t think I’ve ever seen a player regret where they went to college more in real time in my life. Wishes he was a Cane," Portnoy tweeted on Thursday.

On Monday, Smith was asked if he would have joined the Hurricanes if the program were more successful.

"Most likely, yeah," Smith said when asked if he would have joined the Hurricanes if they were involved in more big games like the CFP. "I probably would've ended up going to Miami if things were on the right track then and there. But I chose to stick with Ohio State."

Smith, a Miami native, recorded 157 yards and a touchdown on seven receptions against the Hurricanes on Wednesday in the CFP quarterfinals.

How did Jeremiah Smith fare at Ohio State in the 2025 season?

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith - Source: Imagn

Jeremiah Smith finished the 2025 season with 1,243 yards and 12 touchdowns on 87 receptions. He also added 21 yards and a touchdown on three carries, helping the Buckeyes post an 11-2 record. Smith was named the 'Big Ten Receiver of the Year' for the second time in two seasons.

While Smith wasn't able to win back-to-back national titles at Ohio State, there has been some speculation around his future with the program after his recent comments about Miami.

Edited by Arnold