On Monday, Jonathan Smith described his first game as Oregon State’s football coach as “a great opportunity to go play one of the best teams in the country.” No doubt, No. 5 Ohio State has the talent and depth to challenge for a national title, even with its head coach — Urban Meyer — suspended for the first three games of the season. Meyer has come under fire for the way he handled domestic violence allegations against now former assistant coach Zach Smith. Ohio State players and coaches have said it won’t be a distraction when they welcome the Beavers, who open the Smith era, at 9 a.m. Saturday in cavernous Ohio Stadium (104,944 capacity). Even with the of-the-field turmoil, Smith knows the Buckeyes will be ready to go under the guidance of acting head coach Ryan Day. Especially playing in the Horseshoe. “I think it’s an awesome atmosphere to go in…
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