May 9, 2026

Canzano: Will Urban Meyer still be Ohio State's coach when Oregon State opens 2018 season in Columbus?

Not sure how long Ohio State will side with coach Urban Meyer’s version of the “truth” when it comes to the domestic-violence scandal that has the Buckeyes looking like a distracted mess. But I know this — Oregon State has a date with that mess on Sept. 1 in Columbus in front of a nationally televised ABC audience. And I also know that I’m not convinced college athletics will learn a thing from the Ohio State scandal even if Meyer should go down in a historic flame out. Longtime Meyer assistant Zach Smith’s ex-wife opened up on Wednesday about reported domestic violence and what she believes Meyer knew. Disappointing news. Certainly doesn’t look good for Meyer, who claimed a week ago, “I just found out about it last night.”  His pants may have been on fire, turns out. Meyer was placed on paid administrative leave on Wednesday and assistant Ryan Day,…

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