June 8, 2026

ESPN suggests a certain job could entice Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline to leave

Although Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline has yet to even coach a game at the position, some are already wondering what his next move might be. © File photo ESPN suggests a job could entice Ohio State OC Brian Hartline to leave There were rumors that Cincinnati was interested in him replacing another former Buckeye, Luke Fickell, who left for Wisconsin. But then, Hartline took to Twitter and let everyone know that he wasn’t going anywhere, but for how long? ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg named Hartline as one of his coordinators to watch (subscription required) this coming season, and it wasn’t all about how he will perform for the Buckeyes. Hartline, 36, will generate head-coach interest in the next few cycles but likely will be very selective about leaving Ohio State,” wrote Rittenbert. “He also ultimately might have interest in the NFL, where he played from 2009 to 2015.” As much as…

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