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Ohio State Hires Cortez Hankton as New WR Coach

1/28/2026

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Ohio State hired Cortez Hankton, Ohio State's wide receivers coach, after Brian Hartline left for South Florida.
The two-year contract begins January 2, 2026, with $900,000 in 2026 and $1,000,000 in 2027.
The pay matches Hankton’s LSU earnings and is lower than Hartline’s $2 million salary.
Incentives reward Big Ten Championship participation and College Football Playoff success.
Hankton’s arrival is expected to strengthen a unit known for NFL talent.

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Ohio State hired Cortez Hankton, Ohio State's wide receivers coach, after Brian Hartline left for South Florida.
The two-year contract begins January 2, 2026, with $900,000 in 2026 and $1,000,000 in 2027.
The pay matches Hankton’s LSU earnings and is lower than Hartline’s $2 million salary.
Incentives reward Big Ten Championship participation and College Football Playoff success.
Hankton’s arrival is expected to strengthen a unit known for NFL talent.