After nearly three weeks of investigation into his knowledge of and actions regarding the domestic abuse allegations against former wide receivers coach Zach Smith, the Ohio State Board of Trustees reinstated head coach Urban Meyer on Wednesday night — though he’ll be suspended for the first three games of the Buckeyes’ 2018 season.
It was without a doubt the most pivotal moment in recent Ohio State football history, and the board was entrusted with making a decision that would have shaped the program for years to come.
Simply put, a lot hung in the balance, especially on the recruiting trail.