#ohio-state-football

#ohio-state-football

Ohio State is finalizing a deal to make former Pittsburgh Steelers play-caller Arthur Smith its offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Smith will replace Brian Hartline, who recently was named head coach at South Florida. Smith spent the last two seasons with the Steelers under coach Mike Tomlin. Before that, he was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons, compiling a record of 21-30 over three seasons.

Ohio State wide receivers Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith are not expected to play against Rutgers on Saturday due to lower-body injuries, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. Tate will miss his third straight game. Smith played in last week's win over UCLA but missed the second half after being seen limping before halftime. Both are considered day-to-day, sources said, ahead of a potential return next week against rival Michigan.