Ohio State Football News
Ohio State has made a significant addition to its coaching staff, with the hire of former NFL head coach Joe Philbin as an offensive analyst. This hire comes as part of a concerted effort by Ohio State to add seasoned football minds to their staff following its loss to Alabama in the 2020 national title game.
Philbin’s Got Green Bay Packers Ties and Ample NFL Experience
Philbin brings extensive NFL experience to the Buckeyes, having served as head coach of the Miami Dolphins and interim coach of the Green Bay Packers. Notably, he won the Super Bowl as the Packers’ offensive coordinator during the 2010 NFL season. His NFL coaching career started with the Packers in 2003 and ended with the Dallas Cowboys in 2022.
Before his NFL career, Philbin had an extensive college coaching career, serving as the offensive line coach at several colleges including Harvard, Northeastern, and Ohio. Philbin’s expertise in the offensive line may be particularly beneficial for Ohio State, as they recently lost tight ends coach Kevin Wilson, who had an offensive line background.
His New Role
Philbin will be working under Ohio State’s offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, a former player of his during Hartline’s tenure with the Miami Dolphins1. Hartline, who has been with Ohio State as a coach since 2017, currently serves as the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. As a former NFL wide receiver, Hartline’s experience paired with Philbin’s offensive line expertise could potentially strengthen the Buckeyes’ offense.
How This Impacts the Badgers
Given this new addition to Ohio State’s staff, the Wisconsin Badgers will need to prepare to face a potentially more formidable offense. The Badgers, known for their strong defense, may need to study and adapt their strategies in anticipation of the offensive enhancements Philbin is likely to bring to the Buckeyes.
Ultimately, the hire of Philbin could potentially raise the stakes for the Badgers’ defense in future games against Ohio State. As Badgers fans and players alike know, the rivalry between these two teams is one of the highlights of the season. Philbin’s arrival at Ohio State is sure to add another layer to this rivalry and make for even more exciting football games in the years to come.