Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer was placed on paid leave on Wednesday, the same day college football expert Brett McMurphy reported Meyer's potential knowledge of a domestic violence claim against former Buckeyes assistant Zach Smith.
"The university is conducting an investigation into these allegations," Ohio State said in a statement on Wednesday. "During the inquiry, Urban Meyer will be on paid administrative leave. Ryan Day will serve as acting head football coach during the investigation. We are focused on supporting our players and on getting to the truth as expeditiously as possible."
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