After a championship win, teams often experience significant turnover, and Ohio State football is no exception. Following their victory over Notre Dame in the National Championship Game, the Buckeyes lost offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, who moved to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Ohio State wasted no time addressing the vacancy, promoting wide receivers coach Brian Hartline to the role of offensive coordinator. Now, Head Coach Ryan Day has made another important move on the offensive staff by promoting tight ends coach Keenan Bailey to co-offensive coordinator. Bailey will continue to lead the tight ends while also taking on the added responsibility of co-offensive coordinator, as reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Bailey has built a solid reputation for his work with Ohio State’s tight ends in recent years. Although tight ends like Gee Scott Jr. and Cade Stover haven’t been the focal point of the offense, they’ve played pivotal roles in the team’s success, contributing as key supporting players on some of the program’s most explosive offenses. This promotion is a testament to Bailey’s strong track record with the position and his broader potential to impact the Buckeyes’ offensive game plan moving forward.
With both Hartline and Bailey in these enhanced roles, Ohio State is poised to maintain its offensive strength while adapting to the changes that come after a major championship victory. The quick moves made by Coach Ryan Day show the program’s commitment to retaining and elevating internal talent.