Malik Muhammad Speaks on Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State Ahead of Saturday Matchup

The Texas Longhorns are preparing for a high-stakes matchup against Ohio State to kick off the 2025 college football season. The game will see Texas attempt to replicate last year's success in containing Ohio State's star wide receiver, Jeremiah Smith. In the previous season's semifinal, Smith was held to one catch for three yards, his lowest performance of the year.

Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad, who will play a key role in defending Smith, emphasized the importance of limiting Smith's explosive plays. Despite losing key secondary players such as Jahdae Barron and Andrew Mukuba to the NFL, Muhammad is now the team's top corner and aims to showcase the Longhorns' defensive capabilities.

Smith, who concluded the 2024 season with 76 receptions, 1,315 receiving yards, and 15 touchdowns, enters the 2025 season with the fourth-best odds for the Heisman Trophy. The game against Texas marks a critical test for the Longhorns, who had the nation's top