In a quick turn of events for the Ohio State Football team, Bill O’Brien accepted the head coaching job as Boston College today, as confirmed by several media outlets, and ended is three week term as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator. For those who know Bill O’Brien, the move didnt come as too much of a shock based on family matters as well as ties to the area.
Just as quick as he left though, the Buckeyes already have his replacement, and that is with UCLA head coach Chip Kelly, who has been Ryan Day’s mentor, and should fill in the role quite nicely.
This offseason for the Buckeyes have been nothing short of quiet, picking up several key transfers in the transfer portal, highlighted by Quinshon Judkins (Ole Miss), Caleb Downs (Alabama), and Will Howard (Kansas State).
With tickets going on sale today for the Ohio State Spring game, and Spring Practice starting here in a few weeks, it was important for the Buckeyes to fill in their OC role as quick as possible. The only open position now on staff is for the replacement for Parker Fleming, and Ryan Day confirmed on his press conference Wednesday that they are narrowing in on a few options for that role, which could include graduate assistant James Laurinaitis.
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