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Vegas sets odds for what's next at Ohio State

The fate of Ohio State's head coach is in doubt, and BetDSI has adjusted its odds as to who will be manning the sideline on Sept. 1.

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With Urban Meyer having been placed on administrative leave, the Ohio State head coach's future is murky. Now, BetDSI has adjusted its odds regarding who will be permanently in charge of the Buckeyes.

Will Urban Meyer be the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes on Sept. 1, 2018?

YES: +180 (wager $100 to win $180)

NO: -220 (wager $220 to win $100)

Considering the severity of Meyer's situation in the aftermath of former Michigan State doctor Larry Nassar and decades-old abuse allegations involving former Ohio State doctor Richard Strauss, it appears unlikely Meyer emerges from this scandal unscathed. Amid the No More and Me Too movements, a majority of students, faculty, boosters and alumni presumably will be calling for Meyer's ouster.

Who will be Ohio State Buckeyes head coach on Sept. 1, 2018?

GREG SCHIANO: -150

URBAN MEYER: +180

KEVIN WILSON: +220

RYAN DAY: +500

ALEX GRINCH: +1500

LES MILES: +5000

JIM GROBE: +10000

RICH RODRIGUEZ: +10000

Schiano, the current defensive coordinator and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach, is the front-runner in the Meyer replacement sweepstakes, but his recent track record both on and off the field doesn't make him an ideal candidate.

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Buckeyes offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson is 56. For six seasons, he was head coach at Indiana, where he compiled a lackluster 26-47 record. It's not likely Wilson could take the reins to help keep Ohio State a recurring title contender.

Interim head coach Ryan Day is known for his strong recruiting, and at 39, is young enough to reinvigorate an antsy fan base fearful of a prolonged drop-off. This seems like a steal at +500.

Secondary coach Alex Grinch had been the defensive coordinator at Washington State before arriving in Columbus during the offseason. He's 37 and has had coaching stints at Missouri, New Hampshire and Wyoming. Ohio State is by far his most prestigious job, but it's pretty obvious he's not ready for the big show just yet.

Rounding out the potential contenders is a trio of ex-coaches: Les Miles, Jim Grobe and Rich Rodriguez. Miles, 64, was fired from LSU in 2016, nine years after bringing a title home to Baton Rouge. A committed Christian, Miles would bring immediate respectability to the franchise. Plus, his proven track record as a winner keeps Ohio State as a title contender.

Two dark horses are retired Baylor coach Jim Grobe and CBS analyst Rich Rodriguez. Grobe, 66, walked away from the Bears after one season and has shown no interest in returning to football, while Rodriguez, 55, is a football lifer with stints at West Virginia, Michigan and Arizona.

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