Jeremiah Smith isn’t just the next great Ohio State wide receiver. Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke believes Smith will be the best receiver in school history.

American's confidence — and once-in-a-generation talent — has the full attention of the Ducks defense heading into a College Football Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl.

Before Ohio State quarterback Will Howard mistakenly ran the clock out on his own offense, star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was called for an offensive pass interference for a shove on Ducks defensive back Nikko Reed, a call that bumped the Buckeyes out of field-goal range and led to Howard's ill-timed scramble.

The gamesmanship is reaching a fever pitch ahead of the Rose Bowl. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith delivered a message to the Oregon defense on Monday, putting the Ducks on notice ahead of their rematch in the College Football playoff quarterfinals.

Ohio State star WR Jeremiah Smith warned Oregon against playing man coverage against him in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith sends warning to Oregon defensive backs that if they play man coverage, it will be at their own peril.

Confidence appears to be at an all-time high for Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith. Smith and the Buckeyes are gearing up to take on the No. 1 Or

Ohio State freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith is not lacking in confidence ahead of the New Year's Day Rose Bowl showdown against Oregon, firing a stern warning to the Ducks