May 9, 2026

Urban Meyer investigation: What's at risk for Ohio State, Buckeyes coach

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Urban Meyer remains on paid administrative leave while a special board formed by the Ohio State University Board of Trustees continues to investigate the coach’s conduct in the aftermath of the firing of assistant coach Zach Smith on July 23. As the uncertainty surrounding the football coach continues, the timetable of the investigation — announced on Monday to end within two weeks’ time — will continue to be in focus as the season opener against Oregon State on Sept. 1 nears. Sporting News breaks down the most frequently asked questions heading into the second week of a controversial situation. SN college football writer Bill Bender answers those questions. MORE: No winners will emerge from OSU, Meyer or Smith Did Urban Meyer commit an offense that merits termination?   That’s on the investigation to figure out, and this Sports Illustrated report does an excellent job of laying out the grounds of trying to…

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