Bill O’Brien’s second stint with the New England Patriots only lasted one season.
While some expected O’Brien to follow Bill Belichick to his next destination, which is looking more and more like the Atlanta Falcons, O’Brien changed course and is headed back to the college ranks.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Thursday night that O’Brien has been hired by Ohio State to serve as the offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes. It isn’t O’Brien’s first time in the Big 10 Conference as he was Penn State’s head coach for two seasons from 2012-13. O’Brien also was Alabama’s offensive coordinator for two seasons prior to rejoining the Patriots.