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Ohio State football: Gene Smith gets extension

Ohio State University athletic director Gene Smith speaks to media after touring the COVID-19 mass vaccination facility set up at Ohio State's Schottenstein Center with Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Gov Dewine Tours Vaccination Site

Athletic Director Gene Smith got a contract extension today. What does that mean for the Ohio State football program?

Gene Smith has had an up and down tenure as Athletic Director. He did hire Urban Meyer, Thad Matta, and Ryan Day, but also cost the Ohio State football team a national championship in 2012 when he cooperated with the NCAA over the tattoo scandal.