Ohio State’s assistant coaches will make a total of $11.775 million in 2025.
Matt Patricia will be Ohio State’s highest-paid assistant coach, making $2.5 million in 2025 as the Buckeyes’ new defensive coordinator. That’s $300,000 more than Jim Knowles’ base salary as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator last year, though less than the $3.1 million Knowles will reportedly make at Penn State.
Brian Hartline will make $2 million – the same salary Chip Kelly received last year – following his promotion to offensive coordinator.
Tim Walton will be Ohio State’s third-highest-paid assistant, making $1.