USF Coach Brian Hartline Will Keep Calling Plays for Ohio State During Playoff Run

He calls the first week his toughest, with a brief on-campus stint in Tampa planned before returning to Columbus.

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day affirmed that Hartline will continue as the Buckeyes' play-caller through the College Football Playoff, including the Dec. 31 Cotton Bowl.
Hartline said the initial transition week was the hardest as he balanced postseason preparation with launching his USF tenure, adding that he must maximize limited hours.
He plans to live on USF's campus for about a week to get operations started before heading back to Columbus to resume playoff duties.
Setting expectations in Tampa, Hartline declared "I hate losing" and promised the Bulls "are going to win here."
USF athletics chief Rob Higgins hailed Hartline as the right profile to replace Alex Golesh, while recruiting and roster choices, including quarterback Byrum Brown's future, remain unsettled.