The Ohio State Buckeyes are celebrating their ninth national championship, marking a historic season in the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff. Head coach Ryan Day secured his first title since taking over in 2018, joining the ranks of legendary Buckeye coaches—one of whom is Jim Tressel.
Tressel led Ohio State from 2001 to 2010, compiling an outstanding 106-22 record. He won a national championship in 2002 and claimed six Big Ten titles before stepping down due to NCAA violations related to “improper benefits” for players.
Since leaving coaching, Tressel has built a diverse career, including serving as president of Youngstown State University and later as vice president at the University of Akron. Now, at 72, he’s taking on a new challenge. On Monday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Tressel has been appointed as the state’s lieutenant governor, replacing newly elected U.S. Senator Jon Husted.
Following the announcement, Tressel shared an inspiring message on social media:
“If you never take risks, you’ll never accomplish great things. Everybody dies, but not everyone has lived.” — C.S. Lewis #QuietTime
With this new chapter, Tressel continues to leave a lasting impact on Ohio, far beyond the football field.
