Ohio State head coach Ryan Day hired Patricia to fill the void left by defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaving for the same job at Penn State.

In one of the more surprising hires of the college football coaching carousel, Ryan Day and Ohio State Football is finalizing a deal to bring former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia to Columbus as the Buckeyes' next defensive coordinator.

A former Detroit Lions coach has found a new home for the 2025 football season. Matt Patricia, who was the Lions’ head coach from 2018-20, is finalizing a deal to join the Ohio State coaching staff as defensive coordinator under head coach Ryan Day,

Ohio State and head coach Ryan Day are reportedly set to lose another assistant coach after securing the College Football Playoff national championship. Both of the Buckeyes' prized coordinators – defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly – departed the program after serving in major roles during the national title season.

Following the departure of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to Penn State, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has identified the newest leader of the Buckeye defense. According to a report by ESPN’s Pete Thamel,

The Ohio State Buckeyes announce a host of staff changes, including the hiring of former Penn State assistant Tyler Bowen and a promotion for former Penn State quarterback Billy Fessler.

The Ohio State football team has found their new defensive coordinator as Ryan Day is hiring Matt Patricia to replace Jim Knowles. Knowles left for Penn State after the Buckeyes won the national championship. Now, the Buckeyes are bringing in a DC with a lot of NFL experience, having won three Super Bowls in his career.

The Buckeyes are looking to hire a new defensive coordinator and their most recent interview could lead to a great hiring for the defending CFP champs.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced on Thursday the addition of two new members to his coaching staff and the promotion of five other

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Hartline, who has spent eight years with the Buckeyes and led the wide receivers room, was promoted to offensive coordinator. He has recruited and developed high-caliber wide receivers, including Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jeremiah Smith.