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Newest Ohio State hire could have massive NIL impact for Buckeyes

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Arthur Smith's nepotistic ties to FedEx may be the greatest asset he brings to his Ohio State Buckeyes offensive coordinator job in Columbus. That wasn't the most satisfying sentence for most to read, but it's one OSU fans are probably okay with, given the potential ROI.

Ohio State Buckeyes On SI's Nick Pedone believes Smith's hiring could bring with it the financial spending power of his late father's "multinational conglomerate holding company specializing in transportation, e-commerce, and business services."

"While it’s wildly unfair to suggest that the Buckeyes hired Smith because of his late father’s wealth, it certainly will not hurt Ohio State to have that close of connections with one of the richest men in the country's history," Pedone wrote.