Brian Hartline has never been a head coach in college football, but he's an elite recruiter, so that may not matter.
Penn State’s pool of head coaching candidates has largely been confined to proven Power 4 head coaches, with Nebraska’s Matt Rhule, a Penn State alum, at the top of the list. However, Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline has reportedly emerged as a candidate for the job, and though he’s unproven and inexperienced, he could be the perfect fit.