Here's a quick look at where the Ohio State coaching staff stands as of Thursday, Jan. 18.
But first, a quick glance at how the Buckeyes finished in 2017.
2017 Result
12-2 overall, 1st place in the Big Ten (8-1), beat Wisconsin in Big Ten title game and USC in the Cotton Bowl
2017 Coaching Staff
Head coach: Urban Meyer
Offensive coordinator / tight ends: Kevin Wilson
Co-offensive coordinator / QBs: Ryan Day
Associate head coach for offense / RBs: Tony Alford
Offensive line: Greg Studrawa
Wide receivers / recruiting coordinator: Zach Smith
Associate head coach / defensive coordinator / safeties: Greg Schiano
Linebackers: Bill Davis
Assistant head coach defense / defensive line: Larry Johnson
Assistant coordinator, defense / corners / special teams coordinator: Kerry Coombs
2017 Key Off-the-Field Staff
Assistant AD for football sports performance: Mickey Marotti
DFO: Brian Voltolini
Director of player personnel: Mark Pantoni
Director of player development: Ryan Stamper
Executive director for football operations and special assistant to Urban Meyer: Tim Hinton
2018 Changes
Following the mess at Tennessee, where the Vols initially tried to hire Greg Schiano, Urban Meyer has managed to keep his entire staff intact. There have been whispers of NFL interest in Schiano the past several weeks, and Urban Meyer noted back in mid-December that quarterbacks coach Ryan Day turned down a head coaching opportunity in the SEC this off season. Others believe that was an opportunity to further discuss the job, rather than an offer to become the head coach; but hey...
Keeping his entire coaching staff together, as well as a nice 10th assistant hire (which we get into below) is a big win for Urban after their 12-2 finish to last year.
Tenth Assistant
Urban made a splash with his 10th assistant hiring by bringing in Washington State defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, who was a Broyles Award semifinalist this past season after three seasons in Pullman. When they announced the addition of Grinch, Urban Meyer noted that his "responsibilities will be announced at a later date," but regardless of what his official title ends up being, the hire was a nice one for the Buckeyes. A logical read of Urban's comments were that Schiano remains very much in play for other opportunities (either this year or next). Soon enough one would expect Grinch to become defensive coordinator for the Bucks.
2018 Coaching Staff
Head coach: Urban Meyer
Offensive coordinator / tight ends: Kevin Wilson
Co-offensive coordinator / QBs: Ryan Day
Associate head coach for offense / RBs: Tony Alford
Offensive line: Greg Studrawa
Wide receivers / recruiting coordinator: Zach Smith
Associate head coach / defensive coordinator / safeties: Greg Schiano
Linebackers: Bill Davis
Assistant head coach defense / defensive line: Larry Johnson
Assistant coordinator, defense / corners / special teams coordinator: Kerry Coombs
10th Assistant: Alex Grinch
2018 Key Off-the-Field Staff
Assistant AD for football sports performance: Mickey Marotti
DFO: Brian Voltolini
Director of player personnel: Mark Pantoni
Director of player development: Ryan Stamper
Executive director for football operations and special assistant to Urban Meyer: Tim Hinton
Disclaimer: The information provided here is current as of time of publishing. Any further changes to the staff will be posted to The Scoop.