In a significant development on the collegiate sports landscape, Texas A&M’s Athletic Director, Ross Bjork, is reportedly the prime candidate for the coveted position of Athletic Director at Ohio State University.
The decision comes following the announcement of Gene Smith’s retirement, who held the position for an impactful 18-year tenure. Smith’s departure in August 2023 has left a void that Ohio State University is keen to fill with a competent successor.
A Glance at Bjork’s Track Record
Bringing a wealth of experience within college athletics, Ross Bjork is no stranger to the demands of an Athletic Director role. At the age of 36, he was the youngest Athletic Director in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) at Western Kentucky in 2010. Bjork later moved to Ole Miss, where he navigated the program successfully during the Hugh Freeze era, notwithstanding the subsequent controversies, including the Freeze scandal and an NCAA investigation.
