Ohio State Football Insider: Ryan Day Hires New Buckeyes’ Assistants

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day took some big steps towards filling his 2025 Buckeye football coaching staff with the promotion of Brian Hartline to Offensive Coordinator, Billy Fessler to Quarterbacks Coach, and the addition of former Virginia Tech Offensive Coordinator as Offensive Line Coach.

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down the impact of the three new staff positions on this special live episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast.

The Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:11 Health and Recovery Post-Football Season
00:51 Live Show Interaction
01:29 Coaching Staff Changes: Offensive Line
02:08 Tyler Bowen’s Recruitment Impact
06:06 Brian Hartline’s New Role
11:54 Billy Fessler’s Promotion
17:00 Jim Knowles and McDonald’s Coffee
19:14 Virginia Tech’s Offense and Ohio State Comparisons
21:24 Coaching Staff Departures and New Hires
33:22 Coaching Spot Dilemma
34:09 Speculations on Kevin Wilson’s Future
36:11 Internal Promotions and Hiring Challenges
41:34 Youth Movement in Coaching
45:01 Brian Hartline’s Play Calling Potential
49:35 Running Back Room Dynamics
53:21 Coaching Trees and Opportunities
01:00:16 Barry Sanders Jr. and Emmett Smith Jr. Discussion
01:02:50 Tailgate Plans and Fox Broadcasts
01:04:12 OSU Fans and Certified Confetti
01:05:01 Future Buckeyes: Angelo Smith and Jet Harrison
01:06:49 Coach Day’s Press Conference and Spring Ball
01:08:17 Young Talent and NIL Conversations
01:10:55 Spring Game Speculations and Transfer Portal
01:11:41 Fun with Super Chats and Community Engagement
01:14:13 Armstrong Twins and Offensive Line Development
01:16:59 Offensive Line Depth and Future Prospects
01:23:20 Chili and Frosty Challenge
01:27:54 Wrapping Up and Community Appreciation