Ohio State hiring Thomas Morton as assistant tight ends coach

Ohio State University is set to hire Thomas Morton as the new assistant tight ends coach for the Buckeyes. Morton joins Ohio State after serving as the quarterbacks coach at Samford University for the 2025 season. He will collaborate closely with co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Keenan Bailey. Morton's prior experience includes working at Auburn University as an offensive assistant and later handling roles with tight ends and wide receivers. He also held a graduate assistant position at Troy University and returned to Auburn as an offensive analyst.

Morton's hiring aligns with a trend in college football where former quarterbacks transition to coaching positions for pass-catchers, leveraging their understanding of passing concepts and offensive strategies. This move is part of Ohio State's ongoing efforts to strengthen its coaching staff following the end of their 2025 season in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Morton's expertise is expected to enhance the Buckeyes' offensive strategies, particularly in utilizing tight ends effectively in their formations.