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Ohio State Coach Kevin McGuff Pleads Not Guilty to OVI Charge

McGuff secures temporary reinstatement of his driver’s license following a May 6 arrest for operating a vehicle while impaired in Dublin, Ohio.

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Overview

  • Kevin McGuff, Ohio State women's basketball coach, was arrested on May 6 after police responded to a reckless driving report and found his car partially parked in a yard.
  • McGuff failed in-car sobriety tests, refused a breathalyzer, and had his driver’s license administratively suspended at the time of the arrest.
  • He pleaded not guilty to the OVI charge during a hearing on May 13 in Dublin Mayor’s Court, where his attorney also secured a temporary stay on his license suspension.
  • The Ohio State athletics department has stated it is aware of the situation, is in communication with McGuff, and is closely monitoring the legal proceedings.
  • McGuff, who has led Ohio State to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances since 2013, faces potential penalties of up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted of the misdemeanor charge.