Jeremiah Smith Doesn’t Hesitate Naming the ‘Loudest Stadium’ He’s Ever Played In originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are coming off a roller-coaster 2024 season that ended in triumph. After suffering two regular-season losses—one to Oregon and another to archrival Michigan—they entered the College Football Playoff as the No. 8 seed.
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Despite the underdog status, Ohio State found its rhythm and dominated the postseason, defeating Tennessee, Oregon, Texas, and Notre Dame en route to capturing the national championship—their first since 2014.
A major catalyst for their success was standout freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who quickly emerged as one of the most explosive offensive weapons in all of college football.
He capped off his first season in Columbus with 76 receptions for 1,315 yards, 15 touchdowns, and averaged 17.3 yards per reception.
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Now entering his sophomore season, Smith reflected on his freshman campaign during Big Ten Media Days this week. When asked about the toughest road environments he faced, Smith didn’t hesitate in naming Oregon’s Autzen Stadium as the loudest.
“It was rocking—probably the loudest stadium I’ve ever been in,” Smith said. “Their fans were definitely getting hype. I couldn’t hear anything. It was probably the best stadium I played in last year.”
Over the next two years in Columbus, there’s a strong chance Jeremiah Smith will experience more intense road environments. However, Autzen Stadium may remain one of the most memorable—especially now that Oregon has officially joined the Big Ten as of last season.
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That said, Ohio State and Oregon are not scheduled to meet in the regular season this year. Instead, the Buckeyes will host their two biggest matchups of the season at Ohio Stadium in Columbus: a highly anticipated Week 1 showdown against Texas on Aug. 30, and a critical conference clash with Penn State on Nov. 1.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
