Former OSU Coach Zach Smith's Ex-Wife Courtney Granted Protection Order

Courtney Smith, the ex-wife of former Ohio State wide receivers coach Zach Smith, has been granted a three-year domestic violence protection order.

Brett McMurphy of Stadium reported the news. 

Courtney Smith filed a restraining order against her ex-husband on behalf of herself and their children earlier this year. She came forward with allegations of domestic violence in July, leading to Zach Smith's firing at Ohio State.

The controversy enveloped the entire Buckeyes football program, most notably head coach Urban Meyer. Courtney Smith said she told Shelley Meyer, Urban's wife, of the abuse in 2015 and sent her pictures. An investigation into the matter confirmed Courtney Smith's account but said the Meyers called her credibility into question.

Ohio State suspended Urban Meyer for the first three games of the 2018 season after an investigation found he did not do enough when informed of the allegations. Meyer initially lied to reporters, saying he had no awareness of the 2015 incident.

Zach Smith has denied all allegations against him and has gone on multiple social media tirades against Ohio State, Courtney and Meyer.