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Larry Johnson Promoted to Ohio State Associate Head Coach, Defensive Line Coach

Ohio State brought in Michigan's defensive line coach, but that doesn't affect Larry Johnson.

Johnson, who has been with Ohio State since replacing Mike Vrabel before the 2014 season, will remain on staff, the program announced Monday afternoon. Greg Mattison, Michigan's defensive line coach, will be the Buckeyes' co-defensive coordinator along with Jeff Hafley.

Johnson was promoted to associate head coach and will remain the defensive line coach on Ryan Day's innagural coaching staff, Ohio State announced.

“Larry’s experience at Ohio State will allow him to have a major role in the guidance and direction of this program,” Day said in a press release.