June 15, 2026

James Laurinaitis’ return can help Ohio State football’s staff with one element it has lacked


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football continued an offseason of popular coaching moves with James Laurinaitis’ addition to the staff as a graduate assistant. For the moment, hiring Laurinaitis away from Notre Dame — where he served as a graduate assistant last season — does not have the same impact as elevating Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator. Yet it was an easy call to summon the Buckeye legend off to a promising start to his coaching career back to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

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