After all, that extra attention limited Smith to one catch for three yards but opened up opportunities for his teammates in the 28-14 win that earned Ohio State a berth in Monday night’s national championship game against Notre Dame.

Ohio State star WR Jeremiah Smith said that he "can't wait to put on a show" against Notre Dame in the national championship.

Ohio State football wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is making a bold statement, heading into the College Football Playoff championship. Smith is hungry to have a big game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Former Oregon Ducks coach Chip Kelly took a shot at his former football program on Saturday. Ahead of Monday’s national championship game against Notre Dame, the current Ohio State offensive coordinator was asked about what motivated the Buckeyes entering their Rose Bowl matchup with Oregon — a 41-21 blowout win.

Ohio State OC and former Oregon coach Chip Kelly takes a shot at Dan Lanning, Ducks for trickery, 'You Can’t Stop Us With 11':

Ohio State has had a magical run to this season's National Championship Game. The Buckeyes entered the College Football Playoff with very little momentum after losing their fourth consecutive game against the Michigan Wolverines.