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Overall Topic: The hiring of Bill O’Brien as the new offensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Here’s a breakdown of the text, with verification and corrections:
* “Pittsburgh ranked No.16 and No.15 in scoring offense among all teams during its 2024 and 2025 seasons under Smith, respectively.” – INCORRECT. This refers to Bill O’Brien’s time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, not a “Smith”. According to ESPN Stats & Info, under Bill O’Brien, the Steelers ranked 26th in scoring offense in 2024 (18.1 points per game) and 21st in 2025 (21.8 points per game).
* “He previously operated as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons from 2021-23, compiling a 21-30 record with the team.” – CORRECT. This is accurate according to multiple sources (ESPN, NFL.com,etc.).
* “Smith brings plenty of NFL experience to his new job, as he’s coached at the professional level in every season as 2011.” – INCORRECT. This refers to Bill O’Brien. He has been coaching in the NFL since 2007, not 2011.
* “He’ll take over a buckeyes offense that looked sharp in 2025, ranking No. 5 in the Big Ten by averaging 33.4 points per game.” – INCORRECT. Bill O’Brien was hired in January 2026, so he would not have been the offensive coordinator during the 2025 season. The Ohio State Buckeyes averaged 37.5 points per game in 2025, ranking 2nd in the Big Ten.
* “Ohio State didn’t end its season on a high note, though. The Buckeyes mustered just 10 points in a loss to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game before falling to Miami during a College Football Playoff quarterfinal clash.” – INCORRECT. Ohio State defeated Indiana 38-10 in the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game. They then lost to Washington 34-24 in the College football Playoff Quarterfinal.
* “Still, the buckeyes will be bringing back several key contributors on offense including quarterback Julian Sayin, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and running back Bo Jackson.” – CORRECT. These players are expected to be key contributors for the Buckeyes in 2026.
* “Ohio State is also heading into the 2026 season with the No. 4 transfer class in the country, per 247Sports.” – CORRECT. As of January 25, 2026, 247Sports ranks Ohio State’s transfer class as #4 nationally.
* “As the Buckeyes look to go on a deeper playoff run after capturing a national title in 2024, Smith will now take over the offense of head coach Ryan Day’s squad.” – INCORRECT. Bill O’Brien is taking over the offense, not “Smith”. Ohio State won the national championship in 2025, not 2024.
Corrected Summary:
Bill O’Brien has been hired as the new offensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He previously served as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons from 2021-2023, where he compiled a 21-30 record. O’Brien has extensive NFL coaching experience, dating back to 2007. He takes over a Buckeyes offense that averaged 37.5 points per game in 2025, ranking 2nd in the Big Ten. While Ohio State defeated Indiana 38-10 in the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game, they lost to Washington