What to know: Since their national championship victory just a few weeks ago, Ohio State has had both of itâs offensive and defensive coordinators poached. To fill their offensive coordinator position, the Buckeyes stayed in-house, promoting former Ohio State standout and NFL veteran Brian Hartline.
Hartline served as the co-offensive coordinator under Chip Kelly last season as the Buckeyes, but has been with the staff since 2017. Hartline played at Ohio State from 2006-2008, before spending six seasons with the Miami Dolphins and one season in Cleveland. He has worked himself up the ranks at Ohio State, starting as a quality control coach, then being promoted to WRs coach, passing game coordinator, and co-offensive coordinator. Hartline was technically the OC in 2023, but head coach Ryan Day was the play caller.
Hartline is known as one of the best recruiters and developers in all of college football. Since joining the staff, Hartline has coached and recruited the following WRs: Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jameson Williams, Terry McLaurin, Parris Campbell, Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr., and now Jeremiah Smith Jr. and Emeka Egbuka. Wow. Thatâs a list!
The interesting thing will be whether or not Ryan Day takes back the play calling, but it seems as though Hartline is going to be the guy. Nothing has been mentioned from Day about taking back the responsibility, so all signs point to Hartline taking it on.
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