Day is hiring Patricia to fill the void left by defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaving for the same job at Penn State.

The Buckeyes and coach Ryan Day are in the process of hiring former Detroit Lions head coach and New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia to take over for Knowles as defensive coordinator,

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 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.

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Ohio State has landed its replacement for outgoing defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who left for Penn State, and it's a familiar name for NFL fans. Matt Patricia is joining Ryan Day's staff as ...

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.