Ohio State football coach Ryan Day and his staff are making significant changes during the offseason. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Buckeyes are in the process of hiring former OSU graduate assistant Billy Fessler to work as an analyst with the quarterbacks. This move is likely due to the recent hiring of Chip Kelly as the new offensive coordinator, who previously had Fessler on his staff at UCLA before taking over at Ohio State.
Fessler brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having coached quarterbacks at Akron from 2019-2023 and serving as the offensive coordinator there before joining the Bruins. He also has experience as a graduate assistant at Ohio State from 2018-2021. Before joining UCLA, he was hired by Kelly as UCLA’s quarterbacks coach. However, his role changed after Kelly left for Ohio State.
Ohio State fans can expect Fessler’s expertise to benefit the quarterbacks on their team as he joins the coaching staff in Columbus. His background as a former Penn State quarterback adds to his credibility as a coach. With more updates on Ohio State football news available through @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage, fans can stay up-to-date with all things Buckeyes football this offseason. Follow Phil Harrison on X for more in-depth analysis and opinion pieces.
