Ohio State Athletes Script Historic GPA Under AD Ross Bjork & Ryan Day With 97% Job Placement Rate Ohio State student-athletes make history with record GPAs and career success, as Ross Bjork and Ryan

For nearly two decades, Gene Smith ran Ohio State’s athletic department like a finely tuned machine. Championships piled up, facilities expanded, and the Buckeyes became a national powerhouse. When he retired on June 30, 2024, he left behind a legacy that was both inspiring and intimidating, with sky-high expectations for anyone stepping into his shoes. Ross Bjork officially took over on July 1, 2024, after four months as a senior advisor and immediately made his mark both on and off the field.

Bjork’s first full year as Ohio State’s AD set new academic and career milestones. He received maximum bonuses worth over $2 million. In a new update by The Columbus Dispatch on September 5 , it is reported that “ Most of the bonus pay was the result of academic achievements. B