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With Jim Knowles now at Penn State, long time NFL coach Matt Patricia has taken over the Ohio State defense in one of the most notable coaching transitions of the offseason. The Buckeyes fielded the nation's top defense in their national championship season.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / The Spun / March 25

Matt Patricia Makes His Opinion On Working At Ohio State Clear

The college football season ended with Ohio State as the best team in the country, lifting the championship trophy after conquering the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff.

College Football News / Sporting News / February 26

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day said to have gone 1-for-2 with Matt Patricia and Brian Hartline hires

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day didn't have a perfect offseason according to one national analyst.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / February 15

Matt Patricia Compared to 4-Time Super Bowl Winning Coach By Former Ohio State Star

Head coach Ryan Day's Ohio State Buckeyes won the 2025 national championship on the strength of offense, defense and special teams as they reeled off four straight wins in the first ever 12-team College Football Playoff.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / February 13

Former Player Issues Strong Take on Ohio State Buckeyes DC Matt Patricia

The Ohio State Buckeyes officially made their choice at defensive coordinator on Wednesday. Former Detroit Lions head coach and New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia ended up being Ryan Day's pick.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / February 13

Ryan Day Hires Matt Patricia as Ohio State’s Next Defensive Coordinator: Pros and Cons of Hire

By Patrick Weider When Jim Knowles left as Defensive Coordinator of Ohio State to take the same position for Penn State, there was a long list of potential hires for Ohio State and Ryan Day.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 13

Former Ohio State and Patriots star delivers powerful message about new Buckeyes DC Matt Patricia

The Ohio State Buckeyes are always a lightning rod for attention and criticism whenever there's news about the program. In the wake of winning its first national championship in a decade, head coach Ryan Day has been tasked with several difficult staff changes that have pulled him away from recruiting and preparation for next year.

Matt Patricia’s recent take on the state of college football makes his jump to be Ohio State’s defensive coordinator look like a good fit

Ohio State made their final big decision when it comes to their 2025 coaching staff on Wednesday by finding a replacement for Jim Knowles. The Buckeyes landed on former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia to be their next defensive coordinator.

Oregon Ducks' Big Ten Rival Ohio State Buckeyes Add Matt Patricia In Controversial Hire

The Ohio State Buckeyes have officially hired Matt Patricia as their new defensive coordinator. One of the Oregon Ducks’ biggest inter-conference adversaries in the Big Ten secured a coach with extensive NFL experience.

Michigan Fans Love Ohio State Buckeyes Hire of Matt Patricia

The Ohio State Buckeyes have officially made their decision about who will lead the defense forward in their defensive coordinator position. That pick was none other than former Detroit Lions head coach and New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 12

Ohio State sees immediate reactions from top recruiting targets after Ryan Day hires Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator

The Ohio State Buckeyes made a surprising hire for their vacant defensive coordinator role on Wednesday, bringing in Matt Patricia. Replacing Jim Knowles

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / February 12

Ohio State fumbles decision on new defensive coordinator

After climbing to the top of the college football mountain, Ohio State made it exponentially more challenging to do it again in 2025 with a confounding coaching hire.

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 12

Ohio State Hiring Matt Patricia As New Defensive Coordinator

Pete Thamel reports Ohio State is finalizing a deal to hire former Eagles senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia as their new defensive coordinator. Last month, it was reported Patricia planned to explore opportunities with other teams.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Pro Football Rumors / February 12

Ohio State hiring controversial former NFL HC as defensive coordinator

The Buckeyes are expected to hire former Lions head coach Matt Patricia as their next defensive coordinator.

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / February 12

Former Lions head coach Matt Patricia might be a defensive coordinator again

Former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia spent this past season involved in media with The 33rd Team and with his former boss Bill Belichick on a podcast.

Detroit Lions News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / February 11

Ohio State eyeing former Detroit Lions head coach for defensive coordinator vacancy

Michigan fans are thoroughly enjoying the latest reports suggesting that Ohio State is considering former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia for its defensive coordinator role.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Larry Brown Sports / February 11

Ohio State considering notable ex-NFL head coach for DC job

Ohio State is searching for a new defensive coordinator after Jim Knowles left for the same position at Penn State, and one former NFL head coach is in consideration for the job.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 11

Ohio State might be about to make a major mistake that Michigan and Lions fans are going to laugh at

Ohio State is coming off a national championship in 2025 and they have some moves to make to get thier coahcing staff back up to snuff after losing some guys to different jobs. The defensive coordinator role is one to fill now that Jim Knowles has gone to Penn State.

Ohio State linked to ex-NFL coach Matt Patricia for 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 a new candidate.

New England Patriots News / 5 GOATs / February 6

Matt Patricia hilariously sheds light on how he became Patriots playcaller in 2022

There are few more prominent fans of the New England Patriots than Barstool Sports’ founder Dave Portnoy. His fandom of the Pats has been well known for the past two decades, and it’s helped to fuel the ascension of his website into what it’s become today.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21, 2024

Eagles make a decision on Matt Patricia

The Eagles are headed for a full revamp of their defensive staff. The Eagles are reportedly parting ways with senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia.

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NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 16, 2024

Patriots Ex Patricia Exposed In Eagles' Playoff Loss

As the Philadelphia Eagles imploded in Monday night's 32-9 playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots fans probably felt a bit of Déjà vu.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / January 8, 2024

One big change Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni must make

Once upon a time, the Philadelphia Eagles ran their record to an NFL-best 10-1 with wins over such playoff-bound teams as Miami, Dallas, Kansas City and Buffalo. What changed?

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / December 19, 2023

New defensive play-caller Patricia may doom the Eagles

New defensive play-caller Matt Patricia may doom the Eagles' season

Things were looking okay for the Eagles on Monday night in Seattle. With 1:52 left to play, the Eagles led the Seahawks 17-13. Seattle got the ball at its own 8-yard line with just one timeout.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18, 2023

Report reveals why Eagles made unexpected coaching demotion

The Philadelphia Eagles reshuffled some staff responsibilities ahead of Monday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, and we are starting to get an understanding of why.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / December 17, 2023