UPDATE 3:03 p.m. Gene Smith killed that pretty quickly.

I'm staying at Ohio State. I have the greatest respect for the University of Texas and one of my mentors, DeLoss Dodds. More ... — gene smith (@OSU_AD) October 31, 2013

I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be the athletics director at The Ohio State University. More ... — gene smith (@OSU_AD) October 31, 2013

... Reports of me interviewing at the University of Texas are inaccurate. Thank you and Go Bucks! — gene smith (@OSU_AD) October 31, 2013

Smith also released the following statement:

“I have the greatest respect for the University of Texas and one of my mentors, DeLoss Dodds. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be the athletics director at The Ohio State University. Reports of me interviewing at the University of Texas are inaccurate.”

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith will reportedly interview with Texas as the school continues its search to replace departing AD DeLoss Dodds.

Smith has held his position as Ohio State's athletic director since 2005, but drew the ire of some fans for his perceived mismanagement of the Tatgate saga. Smith, with experience running a massive athletic department, could be of interest to the Longhorns, but his PR stumbles during the Terrelle Pryor and Jim Tressel investigation may give the school pause.