Athletics director Ross Bjork has been public about wanting more night games at Ohio Stadium, highlighted by his attempt to move a Saturday, Aug. 30, matchup with Texas to Sunday in hopes of getting it out of Fox’s Big Noon slot. However, the Longhorns turned down the change, as the game’s contract allowed them to do.

AD Ross Bjork said Ohio State will not cut any sports teams but $18 million will be shared between football, basketball and volleyball.

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork said athletes playing for four varsity sports teams will receive direct payments in the next school year.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Five-star linebacker Cooper Witten is no stranger to the spotlight. Or at least, seeing it from afar. His father, Jason, was an 11-time Pro Bowl tight end for the Dallas Cowboys and a two-time All-Pro. He’s likely a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork spoke with reporters on Thursday and was asked about the announcement of the Buckeyes' season opener against Texas being set for Noon ET as part of the Big Ten's television contract with Fox for Big Noon Saturday.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork said Thursday he understands why Fox wanted Texas-Ohio State for a Saturday noon kickoff on Aug. 30. He also doesn’t blame Texas for refusing to move it to Sunday night.

Ohio State announced on Monday that it’s launching a new strategic group that’s designed to support, streamline and enhance NIL opportunities for student-athletes.

Ohio State University is now allowed to pay its student athletes. Around $18 million will go toward paying the athletes for their name, image and likeness. Ohio State’s Athletic Director Ross Bjork announced that the money will pay athletes playing for the school's football,

The Ohio State Buckeyes’ athletic department has long been one of the nation’s best, boasting immense success across a wide range of sports. Much of that excellence was cultivated under former athletic director Gene Smith,