Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel, who led the Buckeyes to a 2002 national championship, has been named the state's new lieutenant governor. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine made the announcement ...

Tressel, now 72, went 106-22 at Ohio State, coached 10 consensus All-Americans and won six bowl games with the Buckeyes. He previously coached Youngstown State from 1986 until 2000, winning four ...

Jim Tressel has officially been confirmed by the Ohio General Assembly to become Ohio's next lieutenant governor.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine nominated Tressel earlier this week after offering him the ...

Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel was sworn in Friday as Ohio’s next lieutenant governor with a view to bring mantras of gratitude and dedication to Ohio’s executive branch.

Former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel watches a scoreboard tribute for the 2002 national championship team during the second quarter against Notre Dame on Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP ...

Here's a look at six former Ohio State athletes and coaches who were either elected or appointed to government roles.. ∎ Anthony Gonzalez Athletics: “Gonzo” caught 87 passes for 1,286 yards ...