Matt Patricia, former New England Patriots defensive coordinator, steps into same role at Ohio State. Patricia's success with Patriots questioned as some attribute it to Bill Belichick's leadership.

In the days following the Buckeyes' College Football Playoff Championship Game triumph, highly regarded defensive coordinator Jim Knowles jumped from Ohio State to Penn State for the same job ...

As Matt Patricia met with reporters as Ohio State’s newly hired defensive coordinator on Friday, he cast a familiar look. Over two decades in the NFL, he kept the instrument in his right ear ...

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.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — 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.

It's a new era for Ohio State football ... because CFP-winning offensive coordinator Chip Kelly left town for the Las Vegas Raiders and CFP-winning defensive coordinator Jim Knowles took the ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is holding a conference at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Monday morning ...

He was hired by Ohio State in 2014 under the leadership ... Larry Johnson went on to praise the Buckeyes’ new defensive coordinator, Matt Patricia, who was hired in February.

Aug 31, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Caden Curry (92) celebrates a sack by linebacker C.J.

This spring is an important one as the Buckeyes have to replace starters Lathan Ransom, Denzel Burke and Jordan Hancock.