STILLWATER, Oklahoma - Former Youngstown State University football coach Eric Wolford has been named the offensive line coach at Oklahoma State, pending the completion of a background check.

Wolford was the head coach for the Penguins for five seasons compiling a 31-26 record including marquee wins over Pittsburgh in 2012 and over top ranked North Dakota State in 2011.

He coached at Empoira State, South Florida, Houston, North Texas, Arizona, Illinois and South Carolina before taking the YSU position.

Wolford was a four year offensive lineman at Kansas State and was part of Bill Snyder's first recruiting class. He also was a graduate assistant for Snyder in 1994.

Wolford, an Ursuline graduate, has not returned our calls for comment.