COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football is promoting assistant Keenan Bailey to co-offensive coordinator, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Bailey will continue to coach tight ends. He’ll also work closely with recently-promoted offensive coordinator Brian Hartline and newly-hired offensive line coach/run-game coordinator Tyler Bowen.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day gave updates on his coaching vacancies, including the expected promotion of Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator.

Chris Henry Jr., one of the Buckeyes top recruits for the Class of 2026, reacts to Brian Hartline's promotion to offensive coordinator.

Ohio State reportedly didn't have to look far for its next offensive coordinator. Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports and 247Sports reported Wednesday that the

Ohio State wide receivers coach Brian Hartline is set to become the Buckeyes' offensive coordinator, again. He had that title in 2023.

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Ohio State coach Ryan Day's new contract includes an $11.5 million school buyout (per year remaining on the deal), $6 million coach buyout, max bonuses of $1.55 million and a $250,000 retention bonus in 2027,