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Rising Stars of College Football 2025: Buckeyes' New Talent

September 2, 2025
Five Star Feature Football
Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith lead Ohio State's 2025 roster after Sayin won Elite 11 MVP and Smith dominated as a freshman receiver.

Julian Sayin won MVP at the 2023 Elite 11 and enters his second season at Ohio State ready to compete for the starting quarterback job. His brother Aiden mentored him through the transition to college football.

Jeremiah Smith posted impressive numbers as a true freshman receiver and returns with leadership responsibilities. Together, they anchor a Buckeyes roster built to compete for championships again.

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