Texas coach Tom Herman denied a report that he was involved in publicizing alleged abuse by former Ohio State assistant coach Zach Smith, reports ESPN.
A report published by Jeff Snook on Facebook on Saturday said Herman tipped college football reporter Brett McMurphy to look into allegations of abuse between Smith and his ex-wife Courtney.
Herman said the report was "absolutely untrue," denying that his wife contacted McMurphy either.
"Neither I, nor anybody in my family, has ever communicated with Brett McMurphy about the situation at Ohio State," Tom Herman said, according to ESPN.