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USF Hires Ohio State’s Brian Hartline as Head Football Coach
Brian Hartline, a top recruiter who developed multiple elite wide receivers at Ohio State, will lead South Florida Bulls aiming to improve their recruiting and competitiveness.
- On Dec. 3, 2025, the University of South Florida reportedly hired Brian Hartline, Ohio State offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach, as its new head coach, 10TV's Dom Tiberi reported.
- After Alex Golesh left for Auburn on Nov. 30, USF moved quickly to replace him, targeting Brian Hartline for his elite recruiting and development of first-round receivers like Emeka Egbuka and Chris Olave.
- Hartline, who was elevated to offensive coordinator in 2023, called plays this season for the Ohio State Buckeyes and helped achieve a 37-4 record with a national title.
- This morning Hartline informed Ohio State he intends to take the USF job and will stay through the playoffs, creating a staffing and recruiting challenge for Ryan Day, Ohio State head coach.
- Now Hartline will take on the challenge of keeping USF among the American Athletic Conference's top programs next year after guiding the Bulls to a 23-15 record and 9-3 in 2025 under Golesh.
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Reports: USF hires Ohio State OC Brian Hartline as coach
Brian Hartline is near a deal to become head coach at the University of South Florida but is delaying formally filling the role until after No. 1 Ohio State competes in the College Football Playoff.
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