Gene Smith faced huge expectations at Ohio State No AD job is quite like Ohio State’s. No program has more varsity sports than the Buckeyes’ 36, with about 1,000 athletes participating.

Gene Smith says he feels “really good” about how Ohio State has adapted to NIL but still believes federal legislation is necessary to regulate NIL at a national level.

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith appealed directly for more support for the three collectives who work with Buckeye athletes. Skip to Article. Set weather. Back To Main Menu Close.

Smith announced Wednesday that he will oversee Ohio State football’s athletic department for a 19th and final football season in 2023. His tenure will end June 30, 2024.

Gene Smith thinks “we saw the best of” Chris Holtmann late last season but wants the Buckeyes to make the NCAA Tournament and be in the hunt for a Big Ten title in 2023-24.

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith admitted that thought crossed his mind, for a fleeting moment, during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. The Big Ten had canceled its season.

Gene Smith (left) said other coaches may have been able to get the football program rolling after Ohio State's NCAA problems, but no one could have done a better job than the man he introduced in ...

Gene Smith doesn’t anticipate Ohio State will play a Peacock-only football game this year, though he says some men’s basketball games could be exclusive to the platform.

OSU president Michael Drake, left, athletic director Gene Smith, center, and football coach Urban Meyer, right, at a news conference Wednesday announcing the suspensions of Smith and Meyer.

Oller: Ohio State AD Gene Smith finds 'sweet spot' in making retirement decision Blair played four seasons at Wofford College, where he was a nose tackle on the football team, and has also worked ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Gene Smith still remembers the boos he got inside St. John Arena as he was announcing that Ohio State’s next football coach would be Urban Meyer. He remembers the way people ...

Gene Smith says the COVID-19 pandemic must be managed more effectively than it is now if Ohio State is ultimately going to be able to play football and other fall sports this year.