USF hires Ohio State OC Brian Hartline
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Brian Hartline, who has been a part of the Buckeyes' coaching staff since 2017, is leaving Columbus to travel down south.
South Florida is expected to hire Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline as the next head coach in Tampa, sources told CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer. Hartline informed the Buckeyes of his intention to take the Bulls job this morning.
Ohio State star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had a strong two-word reaction to the Brian Hartline news on Wednesday.
Another Penn State coaching candidate is off the board. Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline is set to become the next head coach at South Florida, according to a Wednesday morning report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Hartline will replace Alex Golesh, who took the Auburn job on Sunday.