Overview
- One day after the Indiana loss, Day said Hartline remains Ohio State’s offensive coordinator, receivers coach and play-caller through the season.
- Hartline traveled to Tampa to begin his South Florida head-coaching role but will rejoin planning in Columbus, with Day emphasizing a group approach to the game plan.
- Ohio State is the No. 2 seed with a bye and will play in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31 against Texas A&M or Miami.
- An insider report suggested Hartline may not stay through the playoff run, though that claim is unconfirmed and Day publicly outlined a plan for him to continue.
- Coverage identifies potential long-term replacements under evaluation, with Chip Kelly’s prior title-winning season at OSU and Brian Daboll’s NFL quarterback-development resume frequently cited.