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Ohio State assistant Justin Frye could take the job at Indiana

Ohio State Assistant Linked To Open Indiana Coaching Job

The season is over for Ohio State except for a bowl game. For college football, it is the season of moving on from coaches. Fellow Big Ten program Indiana moved on from their coach and now has a vacancy. Buckeyes assistant Justin Frye is one of the early candidates to take the job.

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Nov 25, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Tom Allen reacts during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Ohio State Assistant Justin Frye To Indiana?

The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman reported that Frye is one of the early frontrunners to take the job.  South Alabama’s Kane Wommack, Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy ReesMichigan’s Sherrone Moore are others on the list. Frye makes a lot of sense and has a track record of success with the Buckeyes. He has coached many top draft picks including Paris Johnson Jr., Dawand Jones, and Luke Wypler. The Buckeyes are consistently at the top of the Big Ten and Frye is a big reason for that.

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Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day answers questions at a press conference following the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. The Buckeyes lost 30-24.

Good Opportunity

Indiana seems to be attracting some big names. The Big Ten is going to look a lot different next year with USC, Washington, Oregon, and UCLA being added to the mix. This will mean more high-profile matchups and more opportunities for program-changing wins. The Hoosiers showed some promise a couple of years ago but have not been able to recapture that success. Whoever takes the job will have plenty of opportunities to build the program how they want it.

Ohio State College Football
Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Drake Nugent (60) prepares to snap the ball during the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. The Buckeyes lost 30-24.

There are likely to be more head coaching positions open in the coming weeks. As seasons begin to end and teams look to make changes, other programs may see vacancies as well.

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