Ohio State have been on the lookout for a new offensive coordinator for their college football program, and it appears they have gone to the NFL ranks to find their man.
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As per ESPN Insider Adam Schefter, former Atlanta Falcons head coach and Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith is set to come to an agreement to be the next offensive coordinator of the Buckeyes.
The Big Ten powerhouse’s decision to go with Smith comes after their former offensive coordinator Brian Hartline accepted the job to be the head coach at South Florida.
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Smith brings NFL experience to the college game
Smith was previously the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons for three seasons from 2021-2023 and during his tenure with the team, the Falcons compiled a 21-30 record and failed to reach the playoffs even once, as per ESPN.
Jul 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith talks with quarterback Aaron Rodgers at training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Most recently, Smith had been the OC of the Pittsburgh Steelers for the past two years and he also held the same role at the Tennessee Titans during the 2019 and 2020 campaigns, prior to him taking over as the head coach in Atlanta.
And next football season, the 43 year old Smith is set to run the offense for an Ohio State side led by stars such as WR Jeremiah Smith and QB Julian Sayin.
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