Ohio State fans, players react to Brian Hartline being named USF HC

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With Brian Hartline calling plays this season, Ohio State ranked No. 17 nationally in scoring offense and No. 24 in total offense.

Dan Aulbach, Columbus Dispatch

Wed, Dec 3, 2025 ·

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Brian Hartline is reportedly moving on from his tenure as Ohio State's offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach after the 2025 season, and Buckeye fans will likely miss him.

On Dec. 3, South Florida announced on social media that Brian Hartline will become the next head coach of the Bulls as part of the 2025 coaching carousel. USF's previous head coach, Dublin Scioto graduate Alex Golesh, accepted a job with Auburn as announced by the school on Nov. 30.

Brian Hartline hired by South Florida: Ohio State coordinator Brian Hartline hired by South Florida

Hartline has been the wide receivers coach for the Buckeyes for the entirety of Ryan Day's tenure at Ohio State, and the primary offensive play caller and offensive coordinator in the 2025 season.

See how social media is reacting to Hartline's departure from Ohio State.

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