Overview
- South Florida announced the hire Wednesday, with athletics chief Rob Higgins calling Hartline the program’s “clear‑cut first choice.”
- Multiple reports say Hartline’s deal is six years as he replaces Alex Golesh, who departed for Auburn after a 9-3 season.
- Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Hartline informed receivers and recruits and will coach through the Big Ten Championship and the College Football Playoff.
- Hartline has been on Ohio State’s staff since 2017 and was the primary play-caller this season for an offense averaging about 37 points per game.
- Renowned for recruiting and developing first-round receivers, Hartline’s exit prompts Ohio State to evaluate replacements for both play-calling and the wide receivers room.