Ohio State defensive quality control coach Joe Lyberger has been on paid administrative leave for the last month.

When Texas travels to Ohio State for a Cotton Bowl rematch to kick off the 2025 season, it'll mark a historic season-opener.

In or out? A verdict on which of the College Football Playoff qualifiers will be back in the bracket next season.

Ohio State football quality control coach Joe Lyberger has been on paid administrative leave since December, while the school's Office of Institutional Equity conducts an investigation. OSU has declined to comment.

The Ambridge native helped Ohio State football capture another national title as the Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 34-23 on Jan. 20.

Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day redeemed himself after two shattering regular season losses to Oregon and Michigan, and now has his sights set on goals inspired by former OSU coach Woody Hayes.

The early betting favorite to win next year’s national championship is Ohio State. The question nobody can really answer at this time is what sort of game will the Buckeyes or anyone else return to when they kick it off again seven months from now.

The Buckeyes beat the Fighting Irish 34-23 to win the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, their first national championship since the 2014 season

Let's take a look back at Sports Illustrated's best images and coverage from the Buckeyes' championship night.

Many overreacted when the Vols were dominated by Ohio State in the first round of the College Football Playoff, but it turned out that the Buckeyes were simply superior to everyone in the 12-team field.

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Jesse Temple: Ohio State has been a juggernaut during a three-game winning streak in the Playoff, embarrassing Tennessee and Oregon. Notre Dame has won 13 straight games and put together a fantastic season. But Ohio State’s balance and overall talent should emerge. … Ohio State 24, Notre Dame 14.