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Urban Meyer Returns to Ohio State After Suspension for Zach Smith Scandal

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer returned to the team Monday following the completion of his three-game suspension.

Meyer released a statement on Twitter thanking his coaching staff and again expressing remorse for his actions:

Meyer was suspended as a result of the Zach Smith scandal, with offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ryan Day serving as the interim head coach.

Stadium's Brett McMurphy reported in August that Meyer had been made aware of domestic abuse allegations against Smith in 2015.

According to theColumbus Dispatch'sRay Stein, police were called to Smith's home twice in the fall of 2015.