Ohio State hires Matt Patricia

Ohio State hires Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator, promotes Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator
Ohio State hired NFL coach Matt Patricia as its new defensive coordinator following reports that the two sides were nearing a deal, the university announced Thursday as part of multiple staff changes.
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.
Ohio State to hire ex-NFL coach Matt Patricia in DC role: report
Ohio State is still searching for a replacement for Jim Knowles as the team’s next defensive coordinator, and now a former NFL assistant and head coach could be
Ohio State finalizing deal with ex-NFL coach, staffer Matt Patricia as new defensive coordinator, per report
Ohio State is finalizing a deal to hire former NFL coach Matt Patricia as its new defensive coordinator, ESPN reports. The Buckeyes had been searching for a replacement after Jim Knowles departed for the same role at Penn State.
Former Lions head coach Matt Patricia to be Ohio State football defensive coordinator
Matt Patricia is expected to be named Ohio State football defensive coordinator. Patricia was head coach of the Detroit Lions in 2018-20.
Former Lions Coach Matt Patricia Becomes Buckeyes' New 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 is hiring former Lions coach Matt Patricia as its new defensive coordinator
The Ohio State football program has found its new defensive coordinator in an unusual place. According to multiple reports out of Columbus, the Buckeyes are bringing in former Lions head coach Matt Patricia to run their defense.
Ohio State makes coordinators Matt Patricia, Brian Hartline official
National champion Ohio State made the appointments of defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and offensive coordinator Brian Hartline official on Thursday.
Ohio State football makes official hirings of new coordinators, position coaches
Ohio State officially announced the hirings of Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator and Brian Hartline as offensive coordinator in staff retooling.
Former Eagles assistant coach Matt Patricia nearing deal to become Ohio State DC
Former Philadelphia Eagles assistant coach Matt Patricia nearing deal to become Ohio State defensive coordinator ...
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Ohio State is hiring former Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator, AP source says
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Matt Patricia reportedly could be eyeing prestigious college job
Patricia was last in the NFL as a senior defensive assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023. However, his contract ...
Report: Matt Patricia Meets with Ryan Day, OSU About DC Job After Knowles' PSU Exit
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Ryan Day talking to Matt Patricia about key role on Ohio State football coaching staff
Matt Patricia was most recently a senior defensive assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023. He has been coaching since ...