June 15, 2026

Terrelle Pryor wants Ohio State to hire Jim Tressel

Former Ohio State standout Terrelle Pryor wants Jim Tressel back in Columbus following the recent departure of coach Urban Meyer, who stepped down after the Rose Bowl primarily due to health concerns. Pryor, who’s currently a free agent wideout in the NFL, told TMZ Sports this week he is a believer in Meyer’s next career path and believes the Buckeyes should consider the return of an all-time great on the sideline. “I think he’ll be great,” Pryor said, walking away from cameras at an airport. “I root for all people to be great. I want him to be successful. We need to get Jim Tressel back.” The Big Ten’s Freshman of the Year in 2008, Pryor and several teammates were suspended five games at the end of the 2010 season for swapping memorabilia (game-worn apparel) in exchange for tattoos, which ultimately led to Tressel’s resignation at Ohio State six…

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