James Laurinaitis is returning to Ohio State as a defensive graduate assistant.
The three-time Ohio State All-American, who previously worked in broadcasting for 97.1 The Fan and Big Ten Network before beginning his coaching career at Notre Dame last year. He chose to join the Fighting Irish because of his close friendship with Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, who played alongside Laurinaitis at Ohio State.said during a press conference
in August. “He said, ‘I don’t know what we’ll have for you,’ and I said, ‘I don’t care what you have. I just want to be there and have a chance to get my foot in the door.’” Now, Laurinaitis is returning to Columbus to help develop linebackers at the same school where he was one of college football’s all-time greats at the position. He joins a group of former Buckeye players on Ohio State’s staff that includes offensive coordinator Brian Hartline and quality control coach Devin Jordan.
After returning to Ohio State in his first game with Notre Dame last season, Laurinaitis will now return to South Bend in his fourth game on Ohio State’s staff, as the Buckeyes are set to play the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium in their non-conference finale of the 2023 season on Sept. 23.
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