Jeremiah Smith terrified opposing defenses in his freshman year, but he hopes to take things to a whole new level in his sophomore year.Smith spoke to the media after Ohio State's second practice on Friday and admitted he "hesitated" a lot during his freshman year. He suggested he didn't play to his full capabilities at times.The Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver warned that 2025 is going to be a "scary" year for him."Last year, certain games I hesitated doing certain things," he said. "Not really going full speed, but this year I know what to expect and how to do it. So it's going to be scary this year for sure."Smith's 2024 season was as dominant as they come for a freshman. He hauled in 76 catches for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns. Not only did he explode on the stats sheet, but Smith was a huge reason for Ohio State winning the national championship last season.Along with quarterback Will Howard, Smith and Ohio State's offense marched their way into the College Football Playoff tournament and emerged as champions. Now, Smith is hoping to replicate that with quarterback Julian Sayin, who takes over for Howard after the latter departed for the NFL.With Sayin entering his first full season as a starter, there's not much better than Smith to have as a security blanket when all else fails.Can new-look Ohio State replicate national title win in 2025?Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch - Source: ImagnOhio State's bid for a second straight national title in 2025 faces uncertainty. With Howard gone, the offense is also without dynamic coordinator Chip Kelly. Kelly departed for the NFL to take the same job with the Las Vegas Raiders, serving on head coach Pete Carroll's new coaching staff.With key players on defense also departing, the Buckeyes' defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, has also left the program, taking the same job with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Knowles was lured away by coach James Franklin, who has Penn State in a prime position to challenge for a national title in 2025.Ohio State has Brian Hartline will serve as Ohio State's new offensive coordinator this season, while Matt Patricia, a former NFL coach and defensive coordinator, will serve as the Buckeyes' new defensive coordinator. Ohio State will have quite the task to open its season.The Buckeyes meet the Texas Longhorns, led by new starting quarterback Arch Manning, on August 30.