An Ohio State reporter has doubled down on criticism of freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith but later expressed regret over the choice of words used in the critique.
The reporter, whose name was not disclosed in initial reports, faced backlash for the intensity of the criticism directed at Smith, a highly touted recruit. The incident occurred on November 10, 2026, according to Awful Announcing.
While the reporter maintained the substance of the criticism, they acknowledged that the phrasing was inappropriate and apologized for the language used.
