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Few players in college football are as valuable as OSU's Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs.
State of play: They're not just stars on the gridiron, they're but among the top name, image and likeness earners in their sport.
Zoom in: Smith, a freshman wide receiver, boasts over 300,000 Instagram followers and has endorsement deals with Red Bull, Designer Shoe Warehouse and Chipotle. (He appears to like chicken bowls with a side of guac.)
- Downs, a sophomore safety, has deals with Beats by Dre and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, which he prefers to eat while holding a football.Â
State of play: It pays to play on a high-profile team headed to the College Football Playoff.Â
- No. 8 OSU hosts No. 9 Tennessee tomorrow in the first of four playoff rounds.Â
🤯 Mind-blowing fact: This is the first December home game in the 102-year history of Ohio Stadium, per the Greater Columbus Sports Commission.
How to watch: Kick off is 8pm on ESPN/ABC and 97.1 The Fan.