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Who Buckeyes, Ryan Day could tap to replace Chip Kelly
Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly left to call plays for the Las Vegas Raiders next season, resulting in a mammoth-sized hole for Ryan Day and the defending national champions on their coaching staff. Day now has to fill both coordinator spots and an offensive line vacancy coming off the historic run in the first year of the expanded College Football Playoff. He presumably has his pick of top candidates as one of the national title frontrunners in 2025.
Ohio State finished fourth in the Big Ten in total offense (429.4 yards per game) and No. 14 nationally in scoring offense (35.7 points per game) under Kelly. It was an improvement from the 407.9 YPG and 30.5 PPG the Buckeyes averaged in 2023. Ohio State averaged 36.3 points in four College Football Playoff games en route to the program’s first national championship since 2014.
Ohio State replaces Will Howard at quarterback along with both of its top rushers, but does return Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss at wide receiver along with promising depth along the offensive line.
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Here are some of the potential fits for the Buckeyes:
As Ryan Day looks to fill the vacancy left by Chip Kelly, there are a few talented individuals within the Buckeyes coaching staff that could be tapped for the position. Here are a few potential candidates:
1. Kerry Coombs, Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator – Coombs has been a key member of the coaching staff for several years and has a strong track record of success. His experience and leadership could make him a top contender for the position.
2. Kevin Wilson, Offensive Coordinator – Wilson has a wealth of experience as an offensive coordinator and has helped lead the Buckeyes to some impressive offensive performances. His knowledge of the game and ability to develop players could make him a strong candidate for the role.
3. Tony Alford, Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs Coach – Alford has been instrumental in developing some of the top running backs in the country and has a strong reputation as a recruiter. His leadership skills and ability to connect with players could make him a strong candidate for the position.
While these are just a few potential candidates, there are many talented coaches within the Buckeyes program who could be considered for the role. It will be interesting to see who Ryan Day ultimately taps to replace Chip Kelly and lead the team to continued success.
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