ESPN recently revealed its top 100 players rankings for the upcoming college football season. Numerous players on the list deserve attention. However, it appears the Ohio State Buckeyes have two players ranked within the top three.

In a list compiled by several college football experts at ESPN, Ohio State has safety Caleb Downs (No. 3) and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (No. 1) at the top of the list. They provide their explanation as to why the 19-year-old wideout is the top player in the nation entering the 2025-26 season.

“Arguably the best player in college football, Smith broke the Big Ten freshman record with 1,315 receiving yards during Ohio State's 2024 national championship campaign. He also totaled five touchdowns in the Buckeyes' four playoff outings. With a season of exp

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