Analyst Breaks Down How Texas Longhorns Defended Jeremiah Smith in CFP
The Texas Longhorns will soon face the Ohio State Buckeyes in a College Football Playoff semifinal, and defending star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will be crucial to their success.
The Texas Longhorns will travel to Columbus, Ohio, to open their season against the Ohio State Buckeyes in a College Football Playoff Semifinal rematch on Aug. 30.
The fact that Texas’ last football game took place against the Buckeyes makes this matchup an interesting one, especially from a film standpoint. Analysts and fans alike have access to the team’s game back in January, which allows them to see where the Longhorns succeeded and where adjustments need to be made
One key to victory for the Longhorns next week revolves around shutting down Buckeyes standout wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, and college football analyst Brooks Austin of Georgia Bulldogs on SI has broken down what that looks like on the Film Guy Network.
Smith accumulated 76 receptions for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns as a true freshman last year, turning heads across the nation with his performances. He threatened defenses pretty consistently throughout the season, establishing himself as one of the strongest receivers in college football last year.
That being said, the standout recorded just one reception for three yards against Texas in the College Football Playoff last season. Austin noted that Texas’ ability to shut Smith down was in large part due to the effectiveness with which they were able to run their zone defense, deny blocks and make small screen passes inefficient.
