June 16, 2026

Ohio State promotes Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator: WR coach, ace recruiter given keys to offense

USATSI Ohio State has promoted wide receivers coach Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator after he spent the past six seasons on the program’s staff and developed a reputation as one of the best position coaches and recruiters in college football, the university announced Friday. Hartline has been the Buckeyes’ receivers coach since 2018 and took on the role of passing game coordinator in 2022.  Offensive line coach Justin Frye has also been promoted to run game coordinator as part of the team’s staff changes.  “Brian has been successful in every football capacity for which he has been engaged,” said Buckeyes coach Ryan Day in a statement. “He has progressed incredibly well from college to NFL receiver, and then from quality control coach to wide receivers coach to passing game coordinator. He figures things out quickly and he is more than ready to now transition to offensive coordinator. “Brian has also…

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