Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Hires Cortez Hankton: Replacing Brian Hartline, WRU Pressure & What Comes Next

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Ohio State moves quickly after the Cotton Bowl loss, hiring former LSU and Georgia assistant Cortez Hankton as the new wide receivers coach. In this episode, we break down what the Hankton hire means for Ohio State Buckeyes, how he replaces Brian Hartline at WRU, and why the timing matters with Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, and five star freshman Chris Henry Jr. all converging in 2026. We also address skepticism from SEC fanbases, Hankton's track record developing NFL wide receivers, recruiting impact, and how this move fits into Ryan Day's bigger offensive reset — including the still unresolved offensive coordinator decision.

Tuesday, December 6, 2026

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