Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was the top-ranked recruit in the class of 2024 and has been proving his worth in his rookie season.

Mukuba was asked specifically about the number of chunk plays that the Longhorns’ defense gave up in its last two games. Texas allowed three pass plays of 30-plus yards in its overtime win against Arizona State and, against Clemson, allowed six pass plays of 20-plus yards.

Second chances are not easy to come by. One victory over Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals would more than make up for years of frustration for Ohio State quarterback Will Howard. Howard lost all three of his starts against Texas when he was at Kansas State and the Longhorns were in the Big 12.

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard has some unfinished business with Texas after suffering three defeats to the Longhorns in Big 12 play at Kansas