Thirty former Ohio State University football players have joined a class action lawsuit alleging they were sexually abused by campus doctor Richard Strauss decades ago. More than a dozen of the former players went on to careers in the National Football League.

The former players are joining other Ohio State alumni who have brought legal action against the university over alleged abuse by Strauss. The lawsuit claims the abuse occurred during the doctor's tenure at the university.

Richard Strauss worked as a campus physician at Ohio State University for nearly two decades. The allegations against him span multiple years and involve numerous former students and athletes.

The class action lawsuit represents one of the largest groups of former Ohio State athletes to come forward with abuse allegations against the university physician. The case adds to ongoing legal challenges facing the university related to the Strauss matter.

Ohio State University has previously acknowledged awareness of the allegations against Strauss and has stated its commitment to addressing the claims brought by former students and athletes.