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The Bucknuts Morning 5 podcast dives into the growing controversy surrounding Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, whose dominant college production and rising NFL draft stock have sparked intense fan backlash from rival programs like Alabama, LSU, and Michigan. Hosts Dave Biddle and Jonah Booker defend Smith as a generational talent, highlighting his 29 touchdowns and 2,500+ receiving yards in just two seasons, while also noting that his stats are even more impressive given he often played limited snaps due to blowouts and injury. They argue that comparisons to Julio Jones are valid, especially after former Alabama coach Kurt Signetti’s comments, and emphasize Smith’s physical transformation, speed, and work ethic. The discussion then shifts to quarterback Julian Sands, exploring the possibility of him returning for a 2027 senior year despite a stacked 2027 NFL quarterback draft. The hosts debate whether Ohio State should prioritize the higher-ceiling Tavian St. Clair over a potentially regressed Sands, weighing NIL incentives, team success, and long-term program development. They also reflect on broader conference dynamics, praising the Big Ten’s coaching depth and financial power as key reasons for its recent dominance over the SEC, citing Kirby Smart’s candid comments about the changing landscape of college football.
Jeremiah Smith’s elite production (29 TDs, 2,500+ yards in two years) makes him a generational talent, even with limited snaps due to blowouts and injury.
Smith’s physical transformation—slimmer, faster, more fluid—combined with high praise from former Alabama coach Kurt Signetti, validates comparisons to Julio Jones.
The debate over Julian Sands returning for 2027 hinges on whether he regresses; if so, Ohio State may favor the higher-ceiling Tavian St. Clair over a third-year starter.
NIL has fundamentally altered college football, making it possible for players like Sands to earn $7M to return for another year, potentially improving their draft stock.
The Big Ten’s rise is attributed to superior coaching development and greater financial resources, forcing SEC programs to adapt to a less stacked roster model.
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The Jeremiah Smith Backlash and Why It's Overblown
“He's going to have a monster year. I'm talking like 100-catch type season, and if that's the case and they've been consistently working on yards after catch with Hankton, he's poised to have a huge year.”
Jeremiah Smith’s Physical Evolution and NFL Potential
“He looks like a linebacker. Like, he legitimately looks like he could be coming off the edge as a linebacker.”
The Julian Sands 2027 Decision: Return or Declare?
“Give me the young guy, Dan. Even though it's logic says third year starting quarterback coming back with all of that experience. I'm rolling the dice and say, give me the guy with the higher ceiling.”
The Big Ten vs. SEC: Coaching, Money, and the New College Football Era
The hosts analyze Kirby Smart’s comments on the Big Ten’s rise, arguing that superior coaching development, financial power, and NIL flexibility have allowed the Big Ten to outperform the SEC despite having less raw talent. They credit this shift to the need for development over stacking five-star recruits.
NIL, Draft Dynamics, and the Future of Ohio State’s Quarterback Room
The discussion wraps up with a look at the 2027 quarterback draft, where multiple elite prospects are expected. The hosts debate how Sands’ size, arm strength, and running ability may hurt his draft stock, and how NIL could allow him to return for a year to boost his value.
“If Julian is sitting there thinking, okay, I'm projected as a second-round pick. Ohio State's going to pay me $7 million to come back for one more year. He might do it.”
“Give me the young guy, Dan. Even though it's logic says third year starting quarterback coming back with all of that experience. I'm rolling the dice and say, give me the guy with the higher ceiling.”
“He's going to have a monster year. I'm talking like 100-catch type season, and if that's the case and they've been consistently working on yards after catch with Hankton, he's poised to have a huge year.”
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Jonah Booker
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Dave Biddle
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Julian Sands
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Tavian St. Clair
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Julio Jones
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Ryan Day
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Kirby Smart
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Arthur Smith
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Cortez Hankton
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