Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith is just one year into his college football career but is already deeply entrenched in the Buckeyes' bitter rivalry with Michigan. When former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer asked him what first comes to mind when he hears the words "the team up north," Smith did not hesitate: "Hate."

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/michigan as Once again, Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith talks about his hatred for Michigan. For the second time this offseason, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has made his feelings about Michigan crystal clear—he hates them.

Ohio State star receiver Jeremiah Smith said his hate for Michigan started on a recruiting visit as a high school prospect: