As expected, Urban Meyer looked within his own football program for his next assistant.
Thursday morning, Ohio State announced that Brian Hartline has been named as the Buckeyes’ interim wide receivers coach. Hartline, a former OSU receiver, is entering his second year with his alma mater after spending the 2017 season as a quality control assistant who worked with receivers.
In concert with Hartline’s promotion, the program also announced that graduate assistant Corey Dennis has been elevated to a senior quality control position working with the wide receivers and quarterbacks.
“As I said in Chicago [during Big Ten Media Days], I am very confident with the individuals on this coaching staff and both Brian and Corey are quality young men,” Meyer said in a statement. “I anticipate both of them doing well with their new responsibilities.”
Hartline will replace Zach Smith, who was dismissed earlier this week amidst a May arrest that ultimately led to allegations of domestic abuse. This will mark the 31-year-old Hartline’s first-ever on-field coaching job at any level.