Ohio State scandal

The Ohio State scandal involved the university allegedly covering up a sexual misconduct case involving a prominent football coach, Urban Meyer, and assistant coach, Zach Smith. Investigations revealed that the university failed to properly investigate, report, or take disciplinary action, raising concerns about institutional accountability and transparency. The controversy drew national attention to issues of athlete misconduct, university response protocols, and leadership oversight, leading to Meyer’s suspension and changes in university policies to improve handling of similar situations in the future.