Ohio State to hire former Texans head coach Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator, AP source says

Ohio State is hiring former Houston Texans and Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien as its offensive coordinator, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday night.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the hire still needed university approval, but an announcement was expected as soon as Friday.

ESPN first reported Ohio State was hiring O'Brien.

Buckeyes coach Ryan Day has been Ohio State's primary play-caller since being promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach in 2019 to replace Urban Meyer. Bringing in an experienced play-caller at both the college and NFL level could allow Day to hand off those responsibilities.