{
  "id": 18967690,
  "title": "Analyst Convinced Jeremiah Smith Won’t Play for Ohio State Again",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/analyst-convinced-jeremiah-smith-wont-play-for-ohio-state-again",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T15:54:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/analyst-convinced-jeremiah-smith-wont-play-for-ohio-state-again-12682956"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CBS Sports analyst Damien Harris expressed doubt on Saturday that wide receiver Jeremiah Smith would continue playing for Ohio State beyond the current season. The junior's performance in a 41-28 home loss to Oregon, scoring seven catches for 133 yards and a touchdown, was insufficient to save the Buckeyes from another setback. Harris's comments, framed as an opinion rather than an official announcement, suggested there was no apparent reason for Smith to continue playing. He argued that Smith had already achieved significant success, including establishing himself and winning a national championship. However, Harris did leave open the possibility of Smith playing in the Thanksgiving rivalry game against Michigan. Ohio State's loss saw them drop to a 6-3 record, leaving them with Northwestern, Nebraska, and Michigan on their schedule. Smith's production in the game, including his 16th career 100-yard game and tying the most receiving touchdowns in his first three seasons, highlighted his individual achievements despite the team's loss.",
  "summary": "CBS analyst Damien Harris questioned Jeremiah Smith’s Ohio State future after the Buckeyes lost 41-28 to Oregon.",
  "key_points": [
    "Analyst Damien Harris doubts Jeremiah Smith will play for Ohio State again.",
    "Smith's performance in Oregon loss insufficient to save Buckeyes.",
    "Harris leaves open possibility of Smith playing in Thanksgiving game."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}