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Jeremiah Smith Should Be Allowed To Play in the NFL Next Year
Jeremiah Smith is the best player remaining in the College Football Playoff, and he still has two more years of school left.
The talented Ohio State receiver hauled in seven catches for 187 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-point victory against the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl.
At just 19 years old, Smith would be the No. 1 receiver drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. He’d probably be a top 10 selection. And that’s not hyperbole.
Currently, NFL mock drafts have Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan as a top five pick. He put up 1,319 yards in his junior season with the Wildcats. He had eight touchdowns and 26 total in his career.
What’s wild is the fact that Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly really couldn’t figure out how to use Smith early in the season. Sure, Smith had a few big games smattered about, paired with highlight-worthy catches that made fans say, “Wait, this is a teenager?”
But that teenager has blossomed late in the season. When the lights have shined the brightest for the Buckeyes, they’ve somehow managed to shine even brighter for Smith, who has become the engine behind everything Ohio State does offensively.
His 187-yard, two-touchdown performance in the Rose Bowl only came off the heels of his 103-yard, two-touchdown performance against Tennessee in the first round.
It was apparent all year that there wasn’t a defensive back in the nation that could defend Smith. This was apparent in Ohio State’s loss to Michigan, but Kelly and quarterback Will Howard just could not manage to get him involved.
Things have completely changed since then, and Smith is the focal point of everything that Ohio State does. His frame somehow looks larger than it did earlier in the season, consistently drawing comparisons to Julio Jones. Again, he’s 19 years old.
The stats are bizarre for a true freshman, but when you actually watch him play the games, he genuinely looks the part of a guy that could play on Sundays.
Seriously. In Week 18, so many NFL teams are benching their starters due to having their playoff spot locked up or due to complete ineptitude that has them crawling to the finish line. Imagine Smith—just a few days after balling out in the Rose Bowl—dominating backup secondaries.
In a wild dream scenario that will never actually happen, Smith should be allowed to jointly petition the NCAA and NFL to declare for the NFL Draft as a consensus first-round pick. There’s literally no chance that he would be selected any later than the top 20 picks.
In the era of NIL dominating college football, Smith will be quite alright financially after two more seasons in Columbus, leaving the rest of us football fans waiting two more seasons to watch him play on Sundays.
He’d be the best receiver in the 2025 draft class. He would be the best receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft class. In 2027, he will join fellow current teenager and Alabama star Ryan Williams as the top wide receiver selected.
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Hannah Green wins her 2nd HSBC Women's World Championship
Aug 21, 2025; Mississauga, Ontario, CAN; Hannah Green plays her tee shot at the third hole during first round play at the CPKC Women’s Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Australia’s Hannah Green held off Auston Kim on Sunday to win the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore for the second time.
Green, the 2024 champion, balanced three birdies and three bogeys on an eventful back nine to finish with a 3-under 69 and a final score of 14-under at Sentosa Golf Club. The 2019 Women’s PGA Championship winner tapped in for bogey at the 18th for her seventh LPGA Tour title.
“When I did win Singapore two years ago, I went on to win two other tournaments that season and pretty much had my best season on tour,” said Green, 29. “So having a win so early in the season gives me a bit more flexibility with the tournaments that I can play. So I’m hoping that this puts me in good stead for the rest of the year.”
Green was at 16-under after birdies at the first, 11th and 13th holes and an eagle at the par-5 eighth hole. Her birdie at the par-3 15th helped her survive a bogey-bogey finish.
“I knew that I had enough of a lead to be able to get away with making mistakes coming down the stretch. But I think 15 was the real turning point,” she said.
First- and second-round leader Kim nearly chased down her first title, matching the low round of the day with a 67 to finish one shot behind Green in the 72-hole, no-cut tournament.
Kim carded six birdies and an eagle at No. 8, but a bogey at the par-3 15th proved costly for the 25-year-old American.
“Overall, I think it was a really solid week,” Kim said. “A great way to start the year. I hit a lot of bad shots but I also hit a lot of good ones, and it was really confidence boosting. I hit all these bad shots, and I didn’t feel like I had anything chose to my A game, but I was still able it pull off a result like this and play some really solid golf.”
Australia’s Minjee Lee (72 on Sunday), Angel Yin (71) and France’s Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (68) tied for third place at 11-under with South Korea’s Haeran Ryu (72) another shot back in solo sixth.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand finished with a 73 and tied for 31st at 2-under, one shot behind defending champion Lydia Ko (72) of New Zealand.
–Field Level Media
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Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
Feb 22, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) looks on from inside the dugout against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol received a two-year contract extension through the 2028 season, the team announced Sunday.
Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, which holds an option for the 2029 season.
“As I’ve gotten to know Oli, I’ve seen someone who cares about this organization and knows what has made the Cardinals special over time — and who understands that for us to get where we need to go, we must compete relentlessly to set new standards in everything that we do,” president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said.
“He is invested in the progress of our young core and is unafraid to challenge himself and to help those around him grow. I am energized to continue working with him towards the on-field success that we expect and that our fans deserve.”
Marmol, 39, has guided the Cardinals to a 325-323 record during his four seasons as the skipper. He led St. Louis to the National League Central title in 2022 before the team fell in the wild-card series to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Last season, the Cardinals posted a 78-84 record to finish in fourth place in the NL Central.
Marmol was a coach with St. Louis from 2017-21 under previous managers Mike Shildt and Mike Matheny.
–Field Level Media
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Tyler Reif treated for heat exhaustion after Trucks race
Oct 31, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Tyler Reif (41) during the NASCAR Truck Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Tyler Reif was treated for heat exhaustion after Saturday night’s street race in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Reif, 18, was transported to an area medical facility after finishing 16th in the race in the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet. He was later released.
“Tyler and his family would like to express their gratitude to the NASCAR officials, track medical workers and the local medical facility staff for their care,” Niece Motorsports said in a release.
Reif made his debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series in 2025. Saturday’s race was just his third on the circuit, including a 17th-place finish at Atlanta on Feb. 21.
–Field Level Media
Hannah Green wins her 2nd HSBC Women's World Championship
Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
