- Program
- South Florida
- Level
- FBS
- In Role Since
- 2026
- Conference
- American
- Education
- Ohio State (Bachelor's in communications)
Profile
Brian Hartline took over as head coach at South Florida in 2026 after serving nine seasons on Ohio State’s staff as offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. A former standout Ohio State receiver and seven-year NFL veteran, Hartline was integral to Ohio State's 2024 CFP National Championship run and multiple Big Ten titles. Known as a premier recruiter and receiver developer, he guided the Buckeyes to unprecedented success at the wide receiver position, producing multiple first-round NFL draft picks.
Coaching Approach
Hartline’s approach centers on elite talent recruitment and development at wide receiver, combined with effective offensive coordination emphasizing high scoring and efficient passing attacks. His leadership cultivates NFL-level receivers and explosive offenses that consistently rank among national leaders in scoring and passing efficiency.
Career Highlights
- Integral to Ohio State’s 2024 CFP National Championship and multiple Big Ten titles
- Developed five consecutive first-round NFL Draft wide receivers from 2022 to 2026
- Named 247Sports national recruiter of the year in 2020
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