Do you know what the most underrated part of National Signing Day is? It is because they typically find out that players are registering for their programmes at the same time that we do.

That means, up until the moment it gets announced, they’re in the dark just like the rest of us are — especially when it comes to the top recruits in the class.

It’s extremely stressful, I’m sure. But, hey, man. Guess what? I wouldn’t know. I’m not a coach! It is my job to observe their worry and transform it into incredible content, not to worry myself. Shoutout to Ryan Day for feeding the machine.

The Ohio State head coach learned that Jeremiah Smith, the top recruit of the 2024 class, is committing to a future with the Buckeyes.

Day found out while at a press conference and you can just see all the relief hit him at once. He can’t even say actual words in the moment. He doesn’t even remember what question he was asked.

He even acted like he was about to faint after getting the news. All in a matter of seconds. This is what National Signing Day looks like, folks. It’s chaos. It’s joy. It’s pain. All wrapped into a single day.

May it last forever.