The new season for college football has kicked off. All the major programs are preparing for their upcoming games. Similarly, the Ohio State Buckeyes are also getting ready for their next game against the Western Michigan Broncos. Ohio State made headlines after their first match as seven players were injured and missed the game. Head coach Ryan Day has provided crucial insights on Donovan Jackson and other players. Injuries are an inevitable part of football and can significantly impact a team’s performance.

Ohio State did not make official statements before their first game, leaving the fans curious. However, this time Head Coach Day has made a statement on Donovan Jackson and Cody Simon: “They are day to day. We’ll see how today goes. They had a good weekend. So, they’re day-to-day.”

As Day has updated, the Buckeyes fans now have a little clearer picture of the current situation regarding offensive guard Donovan Jackson and linebacker Cody Simon. The “day-to-day” comment clearly indicates that the coaching staff is closely monitoring the player’s recovery and making decisions based on their progress. The positive thing for the fans is that both the players had a great weekend, which is an encouraging thing for the team.

Jeremiah Smith helps Ryan Day’s Ohio State secure season-opening victory

Ohio State’s new wide receiver helped the team win their season opener. Smith made his debut a memorable one with his impressive performance. He is a No. 4 recruit in the 2024 ESPN 300 and the second-best WD. His two touchdowns helped the No. 2 team win over Akron. He scored the touchdown in the first half. With the help of Smith’s performance, the Buckeyes secured a 52-6 victory on Saturday.

ESPN reported head coach Ryan Day’s statement on Smith’s performance: “Sometimes you look at him, you don’t even think he’s quite human. He’s built differently.” Just after one game, Smith is showing signs of being the next starting receiver. Until this year, the Buckeyes have produced top talents like Garrett Wilson and a few more. All of these players were first-round NFL picks. But Smith is a different player, who stood out and became the first Ohio State freshman in 26 years to score two touchdowns in his debut. The wide receiver ended his debut with six catches for 92 yards.

Smith had a conversation with ESPN after the game where he stated, “I know all the hype around me was crazy coming in.” He added, “I just wanted to come in and be a guy, just work and not just be about hype.”

Smith comes from a household in Hollywood, Florida. He has attended Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School. He scored 31 receptions for 667 yards and seven touchdowns in his sophomore year. As a junior, he caught 58 passes for 1,073 yards and 20 touchdowns. The WD was also a track and field athlete who won the FHSAA Class 2A state championship in the 110 and 400-meter hurdles in his junior year. His impressive performance during his senior years helped him to win the Al-American Bowl Player of the Year Award.