It was expected, but now it's official: former Nebraska offensive coordinator, Tim Beck, will join Ohio State's championship-winning staff as Co-Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach.

"I have known Tim for several years and have also watched and competed against him,” head coach Urban Meyer said in a released statement. “I have always respected his knowledge of the game and he is respected in the profession. I always look for coordinators and co-coordinators who will mesh with our staff, our style and can make us better. I believe Tim will do just that.”

Beck, a Youngstown native who spent the last six seasons with the Cornhuskers under Bo Pelini said: “I am extremely excited to be joining the Ohio State coaching staff. It’s quite an honor, being an Ohio guy and growing up here and now having the opportunity to work at The Ohio State University. Words can’t explain it. I’m just really excited and I’m looking forward to working with coach Meyer, and to learn from him and to help the coaches there continue with the successes they have already started.”

Before Pelini's administration was ousted out of Lincoln last month, Nebraska averaged 38 points and 452 yards a game in a 9-4 campaign.

More interesting in the release, however, is Ed Warinner, offensive line coach and Co-OC, being "promoted" to Ohio State's "offensive coordinator," in the same release announcing Beck's hiring as co-offensive coordinator.

“Ed Warinner is certainly deserving, experienced and well-qualified for the offensive coordinator position,” Meyer said in a released statement. “I’m pleased to be able to promote from within our program and I believe he is going to be an excellent coordinator for us.”

This likely means Beck will play 1B to Warinner's 1A, much like Warinner played to former Co-OC (and current Houston head coach) Tom Herman. Ultimately, however, Urban Meyer will always have the final call.

Congratulations to both men on their honors.