The Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked fifth in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll, with head coach Urban Meyer’s fate still up in the air.
The Buckeyes are fifth behind No. 1 Alabama, just the second team to be ranked on top of the preseason poll for three straight seasons. No. 2 Clemson, No. 3 Georgia and No. 4 Wisconsin.
The results of an independent investigation into Meyer’s handling of domestic abuse allegations against a former assistant coach has wrapped up and reportedly turned over to university trustees.
Meyer, who has been on paid administrative leave, could be fired, suspended or reinstated with no punishment sometime later this week. Ohio State has their regular-season opener against Oregon State on September 1.
Meyer is one of the highest profile coaches in college football, earning $7.5 million per year. He is 73-8 since taking over in Columbus. The Buckeyes have won at least 11 games in each of the six seasons, claiming two B1G titles and a national championship in 2014.