There have only been a few college football players who saw the discussion around them swell to an abnormal level of celebrity that even non-sports fans know them. Tim Tebow, Cam Newton, Reggie Bush,

Jeremiah Smith is the biggest star in college football in 2025. That title could end up going to Arch Manning, depending on how the season shakes out for the Texas Longhorns quarterback. But right now,

Smith signed with Red Bull as their first NIL football athlete a year ago and he has prepared for the new season by training with one of the brand's drones. According to Red Bull, the drone mirrored football patterns at speeds up to 50 miles per hour and even dropped footballs from above, pushing Smith's agility and reaction time to the limit.

From Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik to Ohio State’s star tandem of Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith, here are six players positioned to add their name in the history books during the 2025-26 season.

Wide receiver has always been a premier position in the game of football, but if recent years have taught us anything, it's that it might be turning into the premier position.

Ohio State star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has reached rock star status. That was evident in the huge crowd he drew at the Dick’s House of Sport in Polaris.

While the Buckeyes ultimately defeated the Longhorns en route to a national title, Jeremiah Smith was held in check. Now, he wants another shot.

Reigning national champion Ohio State boasts the best player in college football in wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who earned an honor last year as Freshman of the Year. Penn State coach James Franklin is also coming off a breakout season after leading the Nittany Lions to the national semifinals.