Competitive spirit of Jermaine Mathews Jr. gives him confidence to live in the momentby:Andy Backstrom•10/26/23•andybackstromRead In AppOhio State true freshman cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. celebrates a pass break-up against Penn State. (Matt Parker/Lettermen Row)Jermaine Mathews Jr. didn't look like a true freshman cornerback last weekend against Penn State.