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 wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was able to keep a team-first approach after having extra defensive attention make him almost invisible in the Buckeyes’ Cotton Bowl win over Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State’s superstar freshman receiver, sounded downright giddy at the possibility of seeing single coverage on Monday night. Notre Dame has a terrific secondary, and typically relies on that group.

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 offensive coordinator Chip Kelly suggested Saturday that Oregon's decision to purposely play with 12 men on the field during a pivotal down in