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Brian Hartline officially introduced as next Ohio State OC

Cole Thompson

By Cole Thompson

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Brian Hartline was officially introduced as Ohio State’s next offensive coordinator on Friday. The team’s Twitter account confirmed the news.

Hartline was promoted from receivers coach/passing game coordinator to OC following the departure of Kevin Wilson.

Wilson was named head coach at Tulsa following the firing of Philip Montgomery but elected to stay on staff through the Buckeyes’ College Football Playoff game against Georgia.

 

It is unclear if Hartline will serve as the primary play-caller for the 2023 season. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day has called all offensive plays since his days as offensive coordinator starting in 2017. According to ESPN, Day said he would consider relinquishing the play-calling duties next season to another assistant.

A native of Ohio, Hartline played for the Buckeyes from 2005-2008. He spent 7 seasons in the NFL, splitting time between the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns. Hartline finished his career with 344 receptions for 4,766 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Cole Thompson

Cole Thompson is a freelance writer for Saturday Tradition who has covered college football and the NFL for multiple websites. Thompson is currently based in Houston, Texas, and also can be heard daily on SportsMap National Radio's 'Just Sayin It' from 3am-6am.