Jim Tressel
American college football coach and politician · United States · On the map · Politicians · Born 1952 · age 73
James Patrick Tressel is an American politician and retired college football coach who has served as the 67th lieutenant governor of Ohio since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, Tressel previously was the president of Youngstown State University from 2014 to 2023.
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Before entering higher education administration and public office, Tressel was the head football coach of the Youngstown State Penguins and later the Ohio State Buckeyes from 1986 to 2010. His teams won five national championships, earning him multiple Coach of the Year accolades and induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
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Tommy TubervilleBoth received Sporting News College Football Coach of the Year
Scott FrostBoth received Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year
Sterling SharpeBoth received College Football Hall of Fame
Steve SpurrierBoth received College Football Hall of Fame
Archie ManningBoth received College Football Hall of Fame
Otto GrahamBoth received College Football Hall of Fame