During media availability leading up to the Dec. 31 Cotton Bowl, Jeremiah Smith had a promise for Buckeye faithful: “We’ve got something coming for New Year’s Eve.” In the second half he carried Ohio State on his back, but it wasn’t enough for a Buckeye team that dug a hole it simply could not escape. Read more at thelantern.com thelantern.com/2025/12/smith-shines-but-buckeyes-fall-short-in-cotton-bowl 📸: Sandra Fu | Managing Editor Photo ✍️: Liv Rinaldi | Sports Editor Canva made by: Jumana Salem | Social Media Editor