Ohio State football has placed quality control coach Joe Lyberger on paid administrative leave, as an investigation by the Office of Institutional Equity and other departments is underway. The university issued the notice in December, just before the Buckeyes traveled to California for their Rose Bowl showdown against Oregon in the College Football Playoff.
The investigation reportedly involves areas such as harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct, although specific details regarding Lyberger case have not been disclosed. A letter from the university, dated December 27, informed Lyberger of his leave and outlined his responsibilities to return all keys and university property immediately. During his leave, he is restricted from accessing Ohio State facilities.
Lyberger, who earned $72,100 in 2024, has been with the Ohio State football program since 2021, following previous coaching stints at Bucknell and Ohio Dominican. The investigation and its potential outcomes remain a developing story, with Lyberger’s attorney, Sam Shamansky, emphasizing the importance of due process and the opportunity for Lyberger to defend himself against the allegations.
As the investigation unfolds, Ohio State is keeping a close watch on the situation, which casts a shadow over the program during a critical postseason period.
