Jim Tressel formerly known as James Patrick Tressel born on December 5, 1952 is an American college football coach and university administrator who held the position of president at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, from 2014 to 2023.
Prior to his role in administration, Tressel served as the head football coach for the Youngstown State Penguins and later the Ohio State Buckeyes, leading teams from 1986 to 2010. Tressel’s teams secured multiple national championships throughout his career, garnering widespread recognition and numerous accolades.
Who is Jim Tressel?
Tressel, a native of Mentor, Ohio, attended Baldwin–Wallace College, where he played quarterback under the guidance of his father, Lee Tressel. In 1986, he took over as Youngstown State’s fourth head football coach, succeeding Bill Narduzzi, and remained in the role until 2000. The following year, he was appointed as John Cooper’s successor at Ohio State.
As the Buckeyes’ 22nd head coach, Tressel led his teams to three BCS National Championship appearances, with his 2002 squad securing a national title and making history as the first major college football team to achieve a 14–0 season since the 1897 Penn Quakers.
Tressel’s tenure at Ohio State came to an unexpected conclusion when he resigned in May 2011 amid an NCAA investigation into improper benefits received by OSU football players during the 2010 season. As a result, Ohio State self-vacated all victories from that season, including the 2011 Sugar Bowl.
Tressel concluded his Ohio State career with an official record of 94–22 (.810), securing six Big Ten Conference championships, a 5–4 bowl record, and a 4–3 mark in BCS bowl games. His dominance in the rivalry against Michigan was notable, boasting a 9–1 record, second only to Woody Hayes’ 16 wins, and tying Urban Meyer as the only OSU coaches to achieve seven consecutive victories over the Wolverines. His remarkable coaching career earned him induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
Between September 2011 and February 2012, Tressel worked as a consultant for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL). He then transitioned into higher education, serving as the Vice President of Strategic Engagement at the University of Akron from 2012 to 2014. On May 9, 2014, he was appointed President of Youngstown State University.
On February 10, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine selected Tressel as his nominee to succeed Jon Husted as Lieutenant Governor.
About Jim Tressel Family
Tressel and his wife, Ellen, a Youngstown State alumna, are deeply engaged in various philanthropic and community initiatives, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Athletes in Action, OSU Thompson Libraries, and The Ohio State University Medical Center, with a particular focus on the James Cancer Center. From a previous marriage, Tressel has three children—Zak, Carlee, and Whitney—while Ellen has a son, Eric.
Residing in the Youngstown area, Tressel comes from a football-driven family; his brother, Dick Tressel, served as his running backs coach at Ohio State for seven seasons following a 23-year tenure as head coach at Hamline University. His nephew, Mike Tressel, continues the legacy as the defensive coordinator at the University of Wisconsin.
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