Overview
- The UFL announced the hire with CEO Russ Brandon praising Ginn’s Buckeye State roots and leadership.
- The Aviators will play home games at Historic Crew Stadium, with the 2026 season scheduled to begin March 27.
- This is Ginn’s first head-coaching job after a 14-season NFL career and an All-America tenure at Ohio State.
- Columbus is one of three new UFL teams for 2026, joining Louisville and Orlando in place of Michigan, Memphis and San Antonio.
- Ginn invited fans to back the new team, while former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel publicly endorsed the move.