Ohio State Receives Two Walter Camp Preseason First-Team All-Americans

The Ohio State Buckeyes are entering the 2025 season with high expectations, particularly surrounding standout wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs, both named Walter Camp Preseason First-Team All-Americans. Smith had a remarkable freshman year with 76 receptions, 1,315 yards, and 15 touchdowns, while Downs made significant defensive contributions after transferring from Alabama. Both players were vital to Ohio State's 2024 national championship run, and Smith has vowed not to lose to rival Michigan in his remaining years at Ohio State. Despite changes in coaching and personnel, Ohio State remains a dominant force, with Smith emerging as a prominent figure also featured on the cover of the upcoming EA Sports College Football 26 video game and considered a top contender for the 2026 Heisman Trophy. The Buckeyes' upcoming season will test whether Smith, Downs, and the team can sustain their success and aim for another championship. Texas will face Ohio State early in the season, taking advantage of Ohio State's transition period with new coordinators and starters.