Gene Smith has confirmed, once again, that Ohio State won't be playing football this fall.
Although Ryan Day refused to close the door on a potential fall season earlier Wednesday, saying it was a “fluid situation” and that he and Smith had discussed options on Wednesday morning, Smith told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg on Wednesday evening that Ohio State is no longer exploring the possibility of playing outside the Big Ten structure this fall.
Just got off the phone with #Buckeyes AD Gene Smith, who confirmed Ohio State is no longer exploring options for fall competition.