Ohio University has a new coach following the departure of Tim Albin. Here's what offensive coordinator Brian Smith said about his promotion.

Brian Smith, a former University of Hawaii center and associate head coach, was named head coach at Ohio on Wednesday.

Ohio promoted Brian Smith to become its permanent head coach Wednesday. Smith, who served as the Bobcats' offensive coordinator this season and has been part of the staff since 2022, was named interim head coach Dec.

Brian Smith exemplifies the essence of the Ohio University community,” Ohio University president Lori Stewart Gonzalez said via press release. ”He is a values-based coach w