This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/michigan as Once again, Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith talks about his hatred for Michigan. For the second time this offseason, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has made his feelings about Michigan crystal clear—he hates them.

Ohio State star receiver Jeremiah Smith said his hate for Michigan started on a recruiting visit as a high school prospect:

Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith is just one year into his college football career but is already deeply entrenched in the Buckeyes' bitter rivalry with Michigan. When former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer asked him what first comes to mind when he hears the words "the team up north," Smith did not hesitate: "Hate."

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a first down catch during the second half of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2025. Ohio State won 41-21. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Ohio State Buckeyes’ ability to recruit at a high level is one of the key pieces to being consistent national championship contenders. Head coach Ryan Day always seems to be one step ahead and is already looking at multiple prospects in the 2028 class, including quarterback Neimann Lawrence out of Miami.

In comparison, the cheapest seats for the legendary No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 2 Michigan game in 2006 were $600.

USA TODAY has released record predictions for all 136 Division I FBS teams. Here's how Ohio State is projected to finish:

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