Al Washington is staying with the Buckeyes.
According to multiple reports, Washington has turned down an offer to become Tennessee's defensive coordinator and will stay at Ohio State for a third season as the Buckeyes' linebackers coach.
Washington's decision was first reported by 247Sports. Lettermen Row's Austin Ward reported Thursday that “a raise and new responsibility as the run-game coordinator was already in the works” for Washington, though Ohio State has not yet announced a new title for Washington.
Following the retirement of former co-defensive coordinator Greg Mattison, Washington is now set to coach Ohio State's entire linebacker unit in 2021.