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Gene Smith Explains Ohio State Football Players Working Out On Campus, Safety Protocols, 2020 Season

Ohio State is planning to reopen the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to football players as soon as June 8. On Wednesday afternoon, athletic director Gene Smith addressed the media on a teleconference to explain the Buckeyes' plans to reopen the facility for voluntary workouts.

Here's a rundown of everything Smith talked about on Wednesday:

  • Smith says every decision being made is with the health of the athletes, coaches and staff at the forefront of their minds.
  • On the possibility of playing games without fans: "Obviously that's still a conversation all of us are having.