Beyond The Sidelines is an interview sports Q&A platform that sees LTV Sports Producers lead conversations to enhance your familiarity with your favorite Ohio State athletes.
Assistant LTV Sports Producer Daniella Davila spoke with Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2024 class.
In the conversation, Smith reflected on his favorite memory at Ohio State so far, admitted to a personal weakness, discussed his favorite artist and pregame hype song and revealed which teammate he’d choose to be stranded on a deserted island with.
Q: If you weren’t playing football, what sport would you play and why?
“I run track. Yeah, that was, I say, my second love. I did hurdles, 110 hurdles and 400 hurdles. I won state my junior year. I feel like I’d run track.”
Q: You’re really good at football. You’re clearly very good at track. Is there anything that you’re bad at?
“Basketball. I’m not good at basketball.”
Q: What’s your pregame hype song going into these games?
“I’ll say Tupac, ‘Hit ‘Em Up.’”
Q: Who’s your favorite musical artist?
“Lil Durk.”
Q: What’s your favorite memory so far this season?
“Losing my black stripe.”
Q: What is your spirit animal and why?
“I don’t like animals.”
Q: If you had to choose anything.
“Lion.”
Q: Lion, I’d say that’s pretty on brand. Maybe a cheetah?
“Cheetah, yeah, cheetahs are cool.”
Q: If you had to choose one teammate to be stranded with on a deserted island, who would it be and why?
“I’d say Emeka [Egbuka]. Just because of how smart he is, and his IQ and everything. So, yeah, probably Emeka.”
Q: What’s your final message to Buckeye fans ahead of this weekend’s matchup?
“Pack the stadium, get loud and go Bucks.”
