Ohio State football promotes Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator
Ohio State has promoted wide receivers coach Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator, the school confirmed Friday.
Hartline is considered a rising star in the coaching ranks as both a recruiter and for developing talent. The former Buckeye and NFL receiver joined the staff in a quality control role and then was named interim OSU receivers coach in 2018 when Zach Smith was fired.
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Under Hartline, Ohio State has had a string of star receivers. Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave were first-round NFL picks in 2022. Marvin Harrison Jr. established himself as arguably college football’s top receiver this past season.
Hartline was reportedly a candidate for the head coaching job at the University of Cincinnati before he announced on Twitter that he intended to stay at Ohio State.
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Hartline’s promotion was part of a few changes in job title on the offensive coaching staff. Offensive line coach Justin Frye will add run-game coordinator to his responsibilities. Keenan Bailey’s hiring as tight ends coach also is official.
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