Ohio University has officially named Brian Smith as the head coach of its football team, following the departure of Tim Albin. Smith, who had previously served as the offensive coordinator, took over interim head coaching duties earlier and has now been promoted to the permanent position. His appointment comes after a comprehensive coaching search that considered several candidates, including assistants from Notre Dame and various in-house coaches. With this new role, Smith aims to lead the Bobcats forward after a successful interim period, during which he guided the team through the Cure Bowl.