Smith Likely Done for Ohio State Season
Damien Harris predicts Jeremiah Smith will not play again for Ohio State this season after a 41-28 loss to Oregon.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
Ohio State lost 41-28 to Oregon, with junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith surpassing 100 receiving yards and breaking Marvin Harrison Jr.'s previous receiving mark. Former player Damien Harris predicted Smith is finished playing for the Buckeyes this season.
Why it matters
The loss leaves Ohio State with three defeats this season, and Smith's status affects the Buckeyes' remaining schedule. Columbus fans will watch closely as the team prepares for its annual rivalry game against Michigan.
Smith surpassed 100 receiving yards against Oregon and broke Marvin Harrison Jr.'s previous receiving record, while Ohio State fell 41-28. The extraction does not confirm whether Smith's season is officially over.
The players
Jeremiah Smith
Smith is a junior wide receiver for Ohio State who has emerged as one of the Buckeyes' most dynamic offensive playmakers.
Damien Harris
Harris is a former NFL running back who now offers analysis and commentary on college football.
The details
Julian Sayin is injured, and Luke Fahey stepped in at quarterback against Indiana. Harris's prediction that Smith will not play again this season has not been confirmed by Ohio State.
Timeline
Saturday (prior to November 8, 2026): Ohio State lost 41-28 to Oregon.
November 28, 2026: Ohio State plays its annual rivalry game against Michigan in Columbus.
Season Trajectory
Smith's record-breaking day against Oregon places him in the lineage of Marvin Harrison Jr., the Buckeyes' previous standard-setter at wide receiver. With three losses now on the season, questions about Smith's availability will shape how Ohio State approaches its remaining games.
Fantasy managers relying on Smith should monitor official updates, since his availability for the rest of the season would change his value significantly. The Michigan rivalry game on November 28 will show whether Ohio State has him on the field.
The takeaway
Smith's production against Oregon shows how much Ohio State's passing game depends on him, so his health status is the key factor to watch. Readers following the team should wait for official confirmation before drawing conclusions.
What happens next
Ohio State faces Michigan in Columbus on November 28, 2026, the next scheduled game on the calendar.
Further reading
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