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.
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,
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?
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 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 much will Ohio State change under Matt Patricia? Here’s what we can learn this spring
Ohio State will begin preparing for a national title defense with a lot of new faces on the depth chart and the coaching staff this spring.
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.
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.
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: Ryan Day is comfortable with Matt Patrcia's background
Ryan Day is fully comfortable with Matt Patricia as Ohio State's DC. Ryan Day was asked about hiring Patricia and whether or not the baggage from almost 30 years ago was concernin
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 ...
Matt Patricia reportedly could be eyeing prestigious college job
Former New England Patriots assistant coach Matt Patricia was reportedly in Columbus earlier in the week for a meeting with ...
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Football: Matt Patricia ready to bring Super Bowl experience to Ohio State, build on Buckeyes’ success
When defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left for Penn State, the Buckeyes’ defense needed a new leader. After Knowles guided Ohio State to a national championship win, expectations for the 2025 team ...
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Ohio State DC Matt Patricia reveals one Ohio State star he can't wait to coach
Matt Patricia is already licking his chops at some of the players he’ll get to coach this year. Chief among them is safety Caleb Downs, who will return for his second season in Columbus.