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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Brian Hartline might be the best recruiter in college football and so far he’s only gotten to prove that within Ohio State’s wide receiver room. That is going to change very soon thanks to his latest promotion that’s granted him the title of offensive coordinator. Whether that means he’ll take over play-calling duties from Ryan Day is yet to be determined, but his list of off-the-field duties is about to get longer and that’s a good thing for the Buckeyes. Their best assistant coach might also become their busiest, especially on the recruiting trail as he attempts to help his success spill over into other rooms.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — We invited our Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers to send their Ohio State football questions. Subscribe at this link or text to 614-350-3315. After a two-week FREE trial it’s only $3.99 per month. Hey, Nathan: “What are the chances Julian Fleming can become a starter in...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It is telling that Ohio State football’s offensive line situation has drawn such scrutiny in the same winter that started a quarterback competition. To be clear, the duel between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown to start the Sept. 2 opener against Indiana still draws the most attention. The process of replacing two tackles and a center headed for the NFL Draft, though, is easily the No. 2 area of concern.

MARION, Ohio – Buckeye Chuck, Ohio’s prognosticating groundhog, says Ohio will have six more weeks of winter weather. Legend is if the groundhog sees his shadow, he returns to his burrow to wait out six more weeks of winter. Buckeye Chuck sent a signal Thursday. He wouldn’t even...

XENIA, Ohio – Prosecutors in Xenia have charged a transgender woman with three counts of public indecency for using women’s changing facilities at the local YMCA. The woman, Rachel Glines of Fairborn, was charged in Xenia Municipal Court for incidents in September, November and a third from the end of 2021, the Journal-News in Butler County reported.