With the situation surrounding the Ohio State football program prior to the season the Buckeyes were left without a receivers coach. No problem there, Brian Hartline would fill in on an interim basis and take the receiving corps to the next level.
It was no surprise when it was announced he would be retained as an assistant coach for next season soon after Ryan Day was named head coach. A look at the numbers his top six receivers totaled compared to those during the 2017 season will explain why.
Parris Campbell: 79 receptions, 992 yards (12.