Overview

• Matt Patricia, Ohio State's new defensive coordinator, will earn $2.5 million annually through January 2028, making him the highest-paid assistant in program history.
• Brian Hartline, promoted to offensive coordinator, will earn $2 million per year, while Tim Walton remains a key defensive coach at $1.8 million annually.
• Ohio State's assistant coaching payroll for 2025 totals $11.775 million, reflecting a continued financial commitment to elite staff retention and recruitment.
• Head coach Ryan Day's salary for the 2025 season is set at $12.5 million, following a seven-year extension signed in February 2025 after the national championship win.
• Former defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, now at Penn State, will earn $3.1 million in 2025, highlighting the competitive market for top-tier coaching talent.