June 16, 2026

Ohio State pauses all football related activities because of coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic is not over. © Provided by Buckeyes Wire Ohio State pauses all football-related activities because of COVID-19 We were reminded of that on Tuesday with news from the Ohio State athletic department that all football-related activities have been put on a one-week pause because of an increase in positive tests for the coronavirus. The Woody Hayes Athletic Center has also been closed. The Buckeyes have not yet started spring drills, but do have mat drills and other workouts occurring as normal in leading up to the start of the spring football start date of March 19, with a proposed spring game set for April 17. “Our decisions on the welfare of our student-athletes, staff members and those coming to our campus, and our determination as to when we will reopen and resume activities, will continue to be guided by our medical staff,” pathetic director Gene Smith said…

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