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Steelers Arthur Smith Hired as Ohio State's Offensive Coordinator

Arthur Smith, with nearly 20 years of NFL experience, is set to replace Brian Hartline as Ohio State's offensive coordinator following Hartline's move to South Florida.

  • On Jan. 24, the Columbus Dispatch and multiple outlets reported Ohio State Buckeyes football program is planning to hire Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator.
  • After the Buckeyes' late-season offensive slump, the staff opened a coordinator vacancy when Brian Hartline left Ohio State to become South Florida's head coach.
  • Smith's NFL record includes a three-season head-coaching stint with the Atlanta Falcons, ending with a 21-30 record before his Jan. 8, 2024 firing, and extensive coordinator experience, including for the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • The new coordinator inherits one of the Buckeyes' most talented offenses led by Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith and Bo Jackson, marking Ohio State's third offensive coordinator in three seasons.
  • Amid a trend of hiring NFL assistants, Ohio State Buckeyes football program again turned to the NFL for a coordinator, with Smith’s recruiting role depending on NCAA rules.
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Reports: Arthur Smith expected to be next Ohio State OC

Ohio State is expected to hire Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith as the Buckeyes' next offensive coordinator, multiple outlets reported Saturday.

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The Columbus Dispatch broke the news in Columbus, United States on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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