Jim Tressel’s tenure as Youngstown State’s president will end early next year.
The former Ohio State football coach announced Wednesday that he will step down as the leader of Youngstown State University on Feb. 1, 2023.
“It has been truly a blessing and labor of love to serve Youngstown State University ... I cannot thank my family enough for allowing my schedule, and the needs of our university, to take priority and center stage,” Tressel said. “It is now only fair to have Ellen (his wife), our wonderful children and grandchildren, extended family, friends and former students, set the schedule.