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This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/michigan as Once again, Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith talks about his hatred for Michigan. For the second time this offseason, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has made his feelings about Michigan crystal clear—he hates them.

Ohio State star receiver Jeremiah Smith said his hate for Michigan started on a recruiting visit as a high school prospect:

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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a first down catch during the second half of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2025. Ohio State won 41-21. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith is just one year into his college football career but is already deeply entrenched in the Buckeyes' bitter rivalry with Michigan. When former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer asked him what first comes to mind when he hears the words "the team up north,

Afterward, Michigan planted its maize and blue ‘Block M’ flag at center field of Ohio Stadium setting off a melee that included tear gas, a flag ripping by Buckeyes star Jack Sawyer and other theatrics. On Sunday, a Wolverines fan made light of the historic day with a flag planting display that began going viral on social media.

In comparison, the cheapest seats for the legendary No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 2 Michigan game in 2006 were $600.

Two of the top three teams in the preseason Top 25 are in the Big Ten, but sorting out where Penn State, Ohio State and a host of other potential contenders finish in the 18-team league is a challenging assignment.

The Ohio State Buckeyes’ ability to recruit at a high level is one of the key pieces to being consistent national championship contenders. Head coach Ryan Day always seems to be one step ahead and is already looking at multiple prospects in the 2028 class, including quarterback Neimann Lawrence out of Miami.