There is no official announcement yet naming a definitive replacement for Brian Hartline, so there is no single confirmed answer at this time.
Current situation
Brian Hartline is leaving his role as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator to become the head coach at the University of South Florida, replacing Alex Golesh. Ohio State and head coach Ryan Day therefore need to hire a new offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach after the current season.
Names being discussed
Several reports and columns list likely or logical candidates, but they are speculative rather than confirmed hires. Commonly mentioned possibilities include:
- Chip Kelly, who previously served as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator before a stint with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Keenan Bailey, the current tight ends coach and co-offensive coordinator at Ohio State, viewed as a natural in-house promotion candidate.
- Other external offensive coordinators or head coaches, such as Brian Daboll or various current college OCs, have been floated in media lists, but without concrete reporting that a deal is done.
What can be said with confidence
As of the latest reports, the job is open and Ohio State is evaluating options, but no hire has been formally announced, so any specific name is still only a projection. The most frequently cited possibilities are Chip Kelly returning to Columbus or an expanded role for Keenan Bailey, yet both remain unconfirmed.
