Ohio State’s Ryan Day promotes former star to replace Chip Kelly.

Ohio State’s Ryan Day promotes former star to replace Chip Kelly.

Ohio State football sustained a massive loss after its national title win by losing offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. Head coach Ryan Day, however, now has Kelly’s replacement in place. And it’s a Buckeyes legend who’ll now call the plays.

Day is elevating wide receivers coach Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator, per Pete Nakos of On3.com Wednesday. He succeeds Kelly as he’ll join the Las Vegas Raiders. Hartline is credited for recruiting then developing a deep lineup of wide receivers.

Hartline lured Marvin Harrison Jr. to Columbus and turned him into a Heisman Trophy finalist, then eventual first round selection in the NFL Draft. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is another past protege of Hartline before he rose as a first round talent. Emeka Egbuka is commanding his own day one of the draft attention for the 2025 class. Freshman Jeremiah Smith, though, represents Hartline’s most dynamic find.

 

Hartline also will shed his co-offensive coordinator duties to take full reins of Kelly’s old spot.