Here are a few engaging rewrites that keep the main topic and keywords clear: 1. Ohio State reportedly hires Arthur Smith — former Steelers OC and Falcons head coach — as offensive coordinator 2. Arthur Smith, ex‑Steelers OC and former Falcons head coach, reportedly hired by Ohio State as offensive coordinator 3. Reportedly: Ohio State brings in Arthur Smith, former Steelers OC and Falcons head coach, as offensive coordinator 4. Ohio State reportedly taps former Steelers OC and Falcons head coach Arthur Smith to run its offense as coordinator 5. Ohio State reportedly hires former Steelers OC, ex‑Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as new offensive coordinator Pick one or tell me if you want a shorter punchier or more formal version.

Multiple outlets reported Saturday that Ohio State is poised to hire Arthur Smith as its next offensive coordinator.

Smith, who most recently spent two seasons as an executive with the Pittsburgh Steelers and had been the Atlanta Falcons’ head coach three years earlier, is expected to take over for Brian Hartline on a Buckeyes offense that includes Heisman finalist Julian Sane at quarterback and Biletnikov Trophy winner Jeremiah Smith at wide receiver.

Mike Tomlin brought Smith into Pittsburgh before the 2024 NFL campaign after Smith’s 2021–2023 stretch as Atlanta’s head coach.

Tomlin reportedly stepped down from that role earlier this month, bringing his 19-season run as the Steelers’ head coach to an end and ushering in a new chapter for the franchise.

When Smith took charge of Pittsburgh’s offense in 2024 the expectations weren’t high, but amid ongoing turnover at quarterback he has managed to lift the unit’s performance.

Through much of his tenure — at least until Darnell Washington’s late-season injury — the Steelers relied heavily on 13-man groupings, frequently deploying three-tight-end packages.

Pittsburgh averaged 127.4 rushing yards per game a season ago, good for 11th in the league; this year the team slipped to 26th, down to 103.3 yards per game on the ground. Still, a late-season surge led by Jalen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell produced a 149 rushing yards-per-game average over the final four regular-season contests as the Steelers secured the AFC North title and a playoff berth.

Smith has also faced criticism for how he distributes touches to key playmakers. There were notable instances — such as a Falcons game when Bijan Robinson was oddly underused — and Pat Freiermuth’s scarce targets became a recurring talking point during Pittsburgh’s season.

This article is being updated.

Fan Take: This hire matters because it highlights the growing interchange between NFL and college coaching staffs, and fans should watch how Smith’s pro-style approaches translate to the college game. If successful, his move could influence offensive trends and recruiting, while also shaping how NFL teams evaluate coordinators returning to the college ranks.