The former Buckeye wide receiver-turned-assistant coach has spent the last seven years taking an already impressive history at wide receiver in Columbus to something unseen before in college football. He’s recruited every five-star and top-tier recruit imaginable while producing five first-round NFL Draft picks in the process.

Brian Hartline returned to the lead offensive role in 2025 at Ohio State Buckeyes after taking a brief demotion under Chip Kelly. The result: The Buckeyes built a 12-0 regular-season run that has them as the favorites to win the national championship for a second straight year.

Auburn coach Alex Golesh was the offensive coordinator under coach Josh Heupel for two seasons, including two with Tennessee football.