Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith got into an argument with a Michigan staffer during the rivalry game Saturday in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Gene Smith, who spent nearly two decades as the athletic director at Ohio State and has been regarded as one of the most influential administrators in college sports, will retire next year. Smith ...

Gene Smith was one of the first Black athletic directors at Power 5 schools. Now he's preparing to walk away after spending almost 40 years.

Gene Smith had been a successful athletic director at three schools. But his place in history was cemented by his 19-year tenure at Ohio State.

Gene Smith is retiring as Ohio State's athletic director in June, but he "went berserk" with budget in hopes of winning a football title in 2024.

Gene Smith testified in favor of federal NIL legislation at a Congressional hearing Wednesday and said that recruits “asking for $5,000 just to visit has become common.” ...

Ohio State AD Gene Smith claims recruits are asking for $5K to visit campuses in NIL era The longtime Ohio State AD testified before the House Committee on Small Business in Washington, D.C.

Gene Smith on firing Chris Holtmann: 'When you care about someone like I do, it makes it hard' For most fans, Chris Holtmann was just a coach. But he was more than that to Gene Smith.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Gene Smith and Ryan Day met after the season, the athletic director made it clear he was going “all in” on football. Ohio State heavily investing in football is hardly ...

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith is retiring after nearly two decades at the school. Here are the highs and lows from his tenure.

FILE - Gene Smith, Ohio State associate vice president and director of athletics, addresses the media during a news conference, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio. Gene Smith said he'll ...

Gene Smith had been a successful athletic director at three schools. But his place in history was cemented by his 19-year tenure at Ohio State.