OSU will meet about Meyer

Ohio State trustees set a private meeting for Wednesday to talk about the future of coach Urban Meyer, who has been the subject of an investigation into the handling of domesticabuse allegations against former assistant Zach Smith.

The investigation centers on what Meyer knew and did about allegations of abuse against Smith, who was fired July 23 after his ex-wife sought a protective order.

Smith hasn’t been charged or convicted, but his ex-wife alleged he shoved her against a wall and put his hands around her neck in 2015.

The university said fact-finders briefed the board Monday. The panel will convene in a public session Wednesday before going behind closed doors to discuss the next steps.

♦ Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus was suspended by the team after being charged with thirddegree sexual assault and second-degree sexual assault of an intoxicated victim in connection with an incident involving two women April 22.

♦ Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Shea Patterson won a four-man battle and will start at quarterback in the season opener Sept. 1 against Notre Dame.

Redskins sign RB Peterson

The Redskins signed running back Adrian Peterson to a reported one-year contract for the veteran minimum of $1.015 million. Peterson, a four-time All-Pro, played his first 10 seasons with the Vikings before playing last season with the Saints and Cardinals.

♦ The Bills said rookie quarterback Josh Allen will start their preseason game Sunday against the Bengals. AJ McCarron started the first two preseason games but suffered an injury to his right (throwing) shoulder Friday against the Browns.

♦ Colts quarterback Andrew Luck was 6-for-13 for 50 yards with an interception and was sacked twice in five series against the visiting Ravens.

Shannon de-commits from DePaul

Lincoln Park grad Terrence Shannon, who committed to DePaul on Aug. 12, announced he will reopen his recruitment. The 6-7 wing will play at IMG Academy in Florida this season.

♦ CBS Sports reported Illinois will play Ohio State in an early-season Big Ten game in December at the United Center.

Dodgers activate closer Jansen

The Dodgers activated closer Kenley Jansen after he was cleared to pitch by a cardiologist. Jansen had been on the disabled list since Aug. 9, when he was hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat.