Ex-Lions head coach hired

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. CBS Sports'/247Sports' Matt Zenitz reported Wednesday that Ohio State had hosted Patricia for a meeting previously.
Ex-Lions head coach hired as Ohio State’s new defensive coordinator
ALLEN PARK -- Former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia is the new defensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes, the team announced on Thursday. That would have been an unheard of sentence to mutter only a couple of years ago. But Patricia is heading to Columbus to join head coach Ryan Day’s staff after meeting with officials last week.
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.
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,
Disastrous former Detroit Lions head coach lands new gig at Ohio State
The reigning national champions, the Ohio State Buckeyes, are reportedly set to hire a former Detroit Lions head coach who had a disastrous tenure over two-plus seasons with the team.
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 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.
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Mike Lombardi: Matt Patricia has Lions job barring unforeseen
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Matt Patricia Compared to 4-Time Super Bowl Winning Coach By Former Ohio State Star
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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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Day Announces Additions and Promotions on Coaching Staff
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced on Thursday the addition of two new members to his coaching staff and the promotion ...
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Ohio State is hiring former Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator, AP source says
Philadelphia Eagles senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia looks on prior to the NFL football game against the New ...