Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is expected to become the next offensive coordinator at Ohio State, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The move marks a high-profile jump from the professional ranks to the Big Ten for one of the NFL's veteran play-callers.
Smith joined the Steelers earlier this year after a three-season stint as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Despite his recent tenure in Pittsburgh, Smith remained a hot commodity in the current coaching cycle. According to @RapSheet, Smith received multiple requests for both NFL head coaching and offensive coordinator interviews before deciding to join the Buckeyes' staff under Ryan Day.
Before his time in Atlanta, Smith rose to prominence as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, where he engineered some of the league's most efficient and productive units. His offenses consistently ranked among the NFL's top 10, often led by a powerful rushing attack and play-action passing game. His transition to college football is expected to bring a pro-style philosophy to an already potent Ohio State roster.
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