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Ohio State Hiring Cortez Hankton As Wide Receivers Coach

Ohio State has found its replacement for Brian Hartline in the receiver room.

The Buckeyes are reportedly set to hire former LSU wide receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator Cortez Hankton to coach their receivers starting in 2026, as Hartline departs to become the head coach at South Florida.

Ohio State is expected to hire Cortez Hankton as its new wide receivers coach, sources tell @CBSSports.

Previously worked at LSU and Georgia and has coached current NFL standouts such as Malik Nabers, George Pickens, Ladd McConkey and Brian Thomas Jr. pic.