COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State sophomore receiver Jeremiah Smith has been at the top of mind since he arrived in Columbus over a year ago. Fittingly, the word “freak” was one of those descriptors of his remarkable talent. Now, he’s officially one of them.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to open their season on Aug. 30 in a highly anticipated matchup against Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns—a rematch of last season’s College Football Playoff semifinals,

There isn't a college football player in the country like Jeremiah Smith. The Ohio State superstar wide receiver is the best player on the Buckeyes, the best player in the Big Ten, and probably the best player in the nation. He also, according to The Athletic's Bruce Feldman, is the No. 1 'freak' based on his physical traits.