Ohio State, Matt Patricia

What led new Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia to return to college football
Matt Patricia, a former assistant and head coach in the NFL, is working in college at Ohio State for the first time in more than two decades.
New Ohio State football defensive coordinator meets with the media for the first time
We heard from new Ohio State football defensive coordinator Matt Patricia for the first time at a press conference Friday in Columbus.
Why did Ryan Day hire Matt Patricia as Ohio State football’s new defensive coordinator?
How did Matt Patricia become Ohio State’s new defensive coordinator? That question is a two-edged sword requiring the perspective of both him and the guy who hired him. Ryan Day needed to replace Jim Knowles,
Ohio State Buckeyes HC Opens Up About Defensive Coordinator Hire
Ohio State's new defensive coordinator is Matt Patricia. Patricia is worst known for his time with the Detroit Lions, but he is a Super Bowl winner as well.
How good is Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia without Bill Belichick?
Matt Patricia begins his first season as Ohio State defensive coordinator without mentor Bill Belichick at his side. What can OSU fans expect?
New Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Matt Patricia Wants to Put Players in Position to “Play Fast and Play Aggressive”
Matt Patricia’s defense will utilize a variety of packages, but his goal is to keep things simple for Ohio State’s defenders so that they can play fast and aggressively.
Ohio State football set to hire Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator
Ohio State is in the process of hiring Matt Patricia, a longtime assistant and head coach in the NFL, as its defensive coordinator, a source told The Dispatch.
Ryan Day Breaks Silence On Ohio State Hiring Matt Patricia
With defensive coordinator Jim Knowles having left Ohio State for rival Penn State, Ryan Day had to basically scramble to find a replacement. His choice wound up being a rather controversial one as he hired former Detroit Lions head coach and three-time Super Bowl champion Matt Patricia for the
Ohio State has a former 5-star changing positions this spring: Buckeye Bits
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State’s former five-star recruit is on the move, opening up a chance for him to live out a guarantee he made last season.
Why Ohio State football defensive line coach Larry Johnson didn't ponder retirement
Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson, 73, didn't consider retirement after losing all four defensive starters to the ...
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Ohio State hiring Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator: Source
Ohio State has its next defensive coordinator in Matt Patricia, a team source said. Patricia, who worked as the defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots from 2012 to 2017 and won ...
Did an Ohio State football coach almost retire after the 2024 season?
Larry Johnson addressed his looming retirement and his relationship with former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.
2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Jack Sawyer, edge, Ohio State
Jack-of-all-trades for the Buckeyes' defense He can play the run, rush the passer or drop into coverage and fill multiple roles throughout the front seven. Sawyer is a solid athlete with strong hands ...
How is Ryan Day changing Ohio State’s spring? Plus C.J. Hicks’ move and more takeaways
Some takeaways from Ohio State coach Ryan Day and his staff's first meeting with the media since winning the national title.