Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel replaces Sen. Jon Husted, who took over Vice President JD Vance's Senate seat last month.

Former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel was nominated Monday to serve as the state’s lieutenant governor ...

Before Gov. Mike DeWine met with Jim Tressel on Feb. 1, he already made up his mind to offer the former football coach and retired ...

Observers described Tressel as senatorial. He became known as “The Senator.” He looked clean-cut on the sideline at Ohio Stadium, wearing a scarlet sweater vest over a white shirt and tie.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced Monday he’s selecting ex-Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel to be the ...

Sen. Bill DeMora, a Columbus Democrat and proud Ohio State graduate, wore Tressel's signature sweater vest to express his support. But others opposed his confirmation due to concerns over his ...