Ohio State football hires former UNC OL Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator Posted Feb 1, 2026 Ohio State hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator Saturday, the second straight year coach Ryan Day has turned to a coordinator with extensive NFL experience. Smith was the Steelers’ offensive coordinator the past two seasons after being the Atlanta Falcons head coach from 2021 through ’23. Smith was an offensive lineman at UNC from 2001-2005. (Associated Press)