Ohio State coach Urban Meyer released a statement on Twitter on Friday afternoon, in which he said he was aware of allegations against former wide receivers coach Zach Smith in 2015 and reported those allegations through the proper channels.
"Over the past several days, I have been portrayed as being indifferent to domestic violence and as someone who did not take appropriate action, when warranted," Meyer said in his statement. "While over three decades of coaching I have learned to ignore how others defined me, I do feel it necessary to share the truth with the Buckeye family.