The USF Bulls Kick-off Conference Play with a dominating win
South Florida’s offense is about to look very different — and very dangerous. New USF head coach Brian Hartline, long regarded as one of the brightest offensive minds in college football from his time as Ohio State’s play caller, has assembled a staff built to score points in bunches. With Hartline’s aggressive, modern passing system at the center of the Bulls’ identity, the additions of veteran offensive coordinator Tim Beck and accomplished quarterbacks coach Mike Hartline signal a bold new era for USF Football. Few programs in the AAC — or the nation — will match the combined experience, creativity, and quarterback development pedigree now in Tampa.
Hartline Names Tim Beck Offensive Coordinator
USF officially announced that Tim Beck, the former Coastal Carolina head coach and one of the most experienced offensive coordinators in the country, will take over as the Bulls’ offensive coordinator. Beck brings 37 years of coaching experience, including 12 seasons as an OC at four Power Four programs: Nebraska, Ohio State, Texas, and NC State.
Beck spent the last three seasons as head coach at Coastal Carolina, leading the Chanticleers to three straight bowl appearances — the Hawai‘i Bowl (2023), Myrtle Beach Bowl (2024), and Independence Bowl (2025). His offenses have consistently ranked among the most productive in the nation, and his track record includes developing elite quarterbacks, engineering high‑scoring units, and elevating programs across multiple conferences.
A Proven Play Caller With National Credentials
Beck’s résumé reads like a blueprint for offensive success:
19 postseason bowl appearances
Three‑time Broyles Award nominee
Top‑10 national recruiter (24/7Sports, 2020)
Offensive coordinator for Ohio State’s 2016 College Football Playoff run
Architect of top‑20 offenses at Texas, NC State, and Nebraska
At NC State, Beck helped quarterback Devin Leary set a program record with 35 touchdown passes in 2021 — one of the best seasons by any ACC quarterback in the last decade. With Texas, Beck coached Sam Ehlinger, who produced more than 11,000 passing yards, 1,900 rushing yards, and 127 total touchdowns in his career. At Ohio State, Beck helped guide the Buckeyes to back‑to‑back double‑digit win seasons, including a 12–1 campaign in 2015 and an 11–2 finish in 2016.
Mike Hartline Joins Staff as Quarterbacks Coach
Joining Beck on the offensive staff is Mike Hartline, a former Kentucky quarterback and the younger brother of head coach Brian Hartline. Mike Hartline spent the 2024 season on Beck’s staff at Coastal Carolina and previously worked with him at Ohio State.
Hartline brings 10 years of collegiate coaching experience with stops at:
Ohio State
Cincinnati
Auburn
Charlotte
Coastal Carolina
Kentucky
He has coached and developed quarterbacks at every level, including working with Cardale Jones, J.T. Barrett, Joe Burrow, and Dwayne Haskins during his time at Ohio State — a period in which the Buckeyes went 24–3.
A Quarterback Developer With Deep System Knowledge
Brian Hartline emphasized Mike’s value to the program:
“Mike has played the quarterback position at a very high level and has coached several outstanding quarterbacks across seven stops in his 10-year coaching career. He brings a deep familiarity with the offense Coach Beck and I want to run and will be exceptional in developing our players to excel in it.”
Hartline’s coaching journey includes serving as an offensive analyst at Cincinnati during an 11–2 season in 2018, coordinating the offense at Ohio Dominican from 2019–21, and contributing to staffs at Auburn and Charlotte before joining Coastal Carolina.
USF’s New Offensive Identity: Fast, Aggressive, and Quarterback‑Driven
With Brian Hartline’s system at the center, Tim Beck’s play‑calling experience, and Mike Hartline’s quarterback development expertise, USF is positioned to field one of the most dynamic offenses in the American.
This trio brings:
Elite passing concepts
Quarterback‑friendly schemes
Proven player development
National recruiting reach
Decades of combined Power Four experience
USF fans have every reason to expect an explosive, modern, and high‑scoring offense — one capable of competing immediately and elevating the Bulls into championship contention.
