Chris Henry Jr., one of the Buckeyes top recruits for the Class of 2026, reacts to Brian Hartline's promotion to offensive coordinator.

Ohio State has reportedly chosen its new offensive coordinator to replace national title winner Chip Kelly. And it will be an in-house promotion. Wide receivers coach Brian Hartline is expected to be promoted by head coach Ryan Day as the new offensive coordinator,

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes went through a rollercoaster of a 2024 season. After losing to the Michigan Wolverines to close out the regular season, fans were calling for Day's job. It got so bad that his family was being targeted with hate.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football has inked an agreement with coach Ryan Day, extending him through the 2031 season with an annual compensation of $12.5 million. He will become the nation’s second-highest paid head coach, pending an approval of the deal by OSU’s board of trustees.

Here is a look at the recruitment status of Ohio's top high school football players now that the Feb. 5, 2025, regular signing period has begun.