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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Former Ohio State athletics director Gene Smith says the decision to cut scholarships for Ohio State men's gymnastics is part of a trend happening across the country and that the situation is ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gene Smith says the decision to cut scholarships for Ohio State men’s gymnastics is part of a trend happening across the country and the situation is “inevitable.” ...

Outgoing Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith rated new men’s basketball coach Jake Diebler’s performance as “exceeds expectations” for the 2023-24 season.. Diebler began the year as ...

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.