A Culture He Believes In

Urban Meyer says he has "learned a great deal" from the Zach Smith situation, but doesn't believe that should overshadow the Ohio State football program's many success stories.

Meyer Defends Stance on Domestic Violence

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer admitted he made a mistake in going too far to help Zach Smith, but defended his stance against domestic violence.

Urban Returns

Urban Meyer spent about 55 minutes speaking and answering questions from the media in first press conference since his suspension at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Monday.

The Zach Smith Investigation

Following allegations of domestic abuse, Ohio State launched an investigation into former wide receivers coach Zach Smith, ultimately leading to suspensions for head coach Urban Meyer and athletic director Gene Smith.

Complete Timeline

Incident Reports: 2009 Gainesville

Ryan Day Tabbed Interim Head Coach

Ryan Day is named Ohio State's interim head coach with Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave.

01 Aug 2018
by Kevin Harrish

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The Long Game

Ohio State's decision to make Ryan Day acting head coach in Urban Meyer's absence says more about Day than it does Greg Schiano, Kevin Wilson.

01 Aug 2018
by James Grega

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Former Players React to Meyer News

A number of former Ohio State players — including some of those who played for Urban Meyer — react to the coach being placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday evening.

01 Aug 2018
by 11W Staff

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Decision Time

Ohio State now faces tough decisions about the future of its football program after placing Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave.

01 Aug 2018
by Dan Hope

333 Comments

Police Docs Show Further Alleged Abuse

More details continue to emerge concerning Zach Smith and his alleged domestic violence case against his now ex-wife.

01 Aug 2018
by 11W Staff

288 Comments

Meyer On Paid Administrative Leave

Ohio State has placed Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave, the university announced in a statement on Wednesday evening.

01 Aug 2018
by Dan Hope

610 Comments

Courtney Smith Believes Urban Knew

Zach Smith's ex-wife said she believes Urban Meyer knew about the abuse she reported against her ex-husband in an interview with Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

01 Aug 2018
by Dan Hope

466 Comments

New Details on Smith, What Ohio State Knew

Urban Meyer was aware of the allegations made against Zach Smith in 2015, which he denied at last week's Big Ten Media Days, according to a report by Brett McMurphy.

01 Aug 2018
by Dan Hope

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Belief In Brian

Urban Meyer hasn't named Brian Hartline as Ohio State's next wide receivers coach yet, but Meyer said Hartline does have the “potential to be an excellent coach.”

25 Jul 2018
by Dan Hope

85 Comments

Smith Subject of 2015 Incidents

Powell Police released two documents late Tuesday detailing two domestic abuse incidents at the home of Zach Smith's ex-wife, Courtney Carano Smith, in 2015.

24 Jul 2018
by Kevin Harrish

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“Unique Situation”

Urban Meyer has never had to replace a coach this close to the season, but he's confident his coaching staff will overcome the firing of Zach Smith.

24 Jul 2018
by Dan Hope

68 Comments

Campbell Talks Smith Firing

Parris Campbell spoke on Ohio State's firing of wide receivers coach Zach Smith, saying "at the end of the day my coaches felt there was a decision that needed to be made."

24 Jul 2018
by Kevin Harrish

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“It Was In the Best Interest of Our Team”

Urban Meyer said he was aware of the 2009 incident involving Zach Smith in Gainesville, Florida, but was unaware of the allegations made against Smith in 2015.

24 Jul 2018
by Dan Hope

247 Comments

Meyer Speaks at Media Day

For the first time since Zach Smith's firing, Urban Meyer addressed the media at conference media days in Chicago.

24 Jul 2018
by James Grega

73 Comments

Hartline Best Option As WR Coach

With Zach Smith gone, we take a look at some possible options for Ohio State to consider as its next wide receivers coach.

23 Jul 2018
by James Grega

114 Comments

Zach Smith Fired

Ohio State fired Zach Smith on Monday following reports of domestic violence allegations against the wide receivers coach.

23 Jul 2018
by Dan Hope

407 Comments

“I'm Solid”

Zach Smith's firing "has no impact" on Ohio State five-star wide receiver Garrett Wilson's commitment. "I'm solid."

23 Jul 2018
by Andrew Lind

29 Comments

Protection Order Filed Against Smith

A domestic violence civil protection order was filed against Ohio State wide receivers coach Zach Smith Friday, following years of domestic violence allegations according to court...

23 Jul 2018
by 11W Staff

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Smith Appears in Court

Ohio State wide receivers coach is set to appear in court Wednesday after appearing as the subject of a May arrest report for criminal trespassing in Delaware County.

18 Jul 2018
by 11W Staff

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The Zach Smith Investigation

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