The college football world was firmly focused on Champaign this weekend, but it wasn’t just the game that drew attention. Ryan Poles, the general manager of the Chicago Bears, made an appearance in Memorial Stadium, with the No. 1 Ohio State facing No. 17 Illinois.
Bears GM Ryan Poles is in Champaign for No. 1 #OhioState at No. 17 #Illini pic.twitter.com/Xu9FyhaidC
— Said Bravo (@Said_Bravo1) October 11, 2025
Why would Poles attend this particular game? Well, since the Buckeyes boast tons of NFL prospective players on their roster, it’s fair to speculate why Poles chose to attend this game. Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith are two of the best players in college football, and if you’re an organization like Chicago, which is desperate to establish sustainable offensive success.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is here for Ohio State vs. Illinois and has been watching the Buckeyes warm up. pic.twitter.com/hLKZUnu7Ey
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) October 11, 2025
Poles’ contract extension to 2029 achieves a timely situation with new head coach Ben Johnson, and his roster decisions produced mixed results within the $8,200,000,000 worth franchise. His investments into upgrading the offensive line, namely free-agent center Drew Dalman produced accolades.
However, Poles’ investments on the defensive side of the ball have not turned out as well. The Grady Jarrett signing wasn’t exactly a win, since injuries plagued what was supposed to be a great veteran presence on the defensive line.
Sayin, Smith Power Buckeyes’ High-Scoring Offense
Sayin’s emergence as one the most productive quarterbacks in the country has gained traction and he’s quickly become a popular name in the college football. The quarterback transfer, who left Alabama after Nick Saban retired, leads the Buckeyes in the nation in completion percentage at 80.2% while racking up 1,313 total passing yards and 13 touchdown passes in five games.
Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith are a Defensive Backs worst nightmare!!! pic.twitter.com/28pdoQEg7e
— The Buckeye Show 🌰 (@TheBuckGuys) September 8, 2025
Jeremiah Smith, explosive sophomore and the front cover of EA Sports College Football 26, has an absurd production rate with 35 catches, 463 receiving yards, and seven total touchdowns in five games, averaging just under 93 receiving yards per game and at least one-and-a-half touchdowns per game.
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