The Ohio State Buckeyes had revenge on their minds entering Saturday’s showdown against the Indiana Hoosiers. Following a hard-fought 19-15 victory, superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith made it clear that last year’s painful loss was still fresh in the team’s memory.
Ohio State entered the highly anticipated Big Ten matchup looking to settle unfinished business against Indiana. The Hoosiers defeated the Buckeyes on Dec. 6, 2025, in the Big Ten championship game, giving Ohio State plenty of motivation heading into their latest meeting.
Following Saturday’s victory, Smith spoke with Fox Sports about the importance of beating Indiana and the patience required throughout the afternoon. While the star receiver expressed satisfaction with his performance, his comments about last year’s defeat revealed just how personal this matchup had become.
Jeremiah Smith Reveals Ohio State’s Revenge Motivation Against Indiana
Smith was asked during the Fox Sports postgame broadcast about remaining patient while waiting for opportunities to make an impact.
“Yeah, just staying patient. That’s what my coaches and teammates told me all game,” Smith said. “Just be patient. It’s going to come, and eventually it came. I’m happy I made a play today.”
The talented receiver understood that opportunities would eventually arrive, even against an Indiana defense determined to limit Ohio State’s explosive offense…