Ohio State Fires Special Teams Coordinator Robby Discher After Nine Games

Robby Discher's tenure as Ohio State's special teams coordinator lasted less than a full season.

Hired in January to fix Ohio State's persistent special teams problems, Discher is out after nine games as the unit continues to struggle in 2026. CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz first reported the news Monday.

Ryan Day has begun making changes to the Ohio State staff. Robby Discher is out as special teams coordinator, sources tell @CBSSports. https://t.co/wKFwx78nmm

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) November 9, 2026

In Ohio State's 30-18 loss to USC on Oct. 31, the Buckeyes committed three special teams penalties and allowed a 44-yard punt return that led to a Trojans touchdown. In Saturday's 41-28 loss to Oregon,…