The New York Times

Is Matt Patricia just what Ohio State needs? What he learned from Division III to the NFL

Matt Patricia spent most days last fall talking with Bill Belichick. The longtime coworkers with the New England Patriots, both out of coaching jobs, passed the time by evaluating the football ...
The New York Times

What to expect from Matt Patricia as Ohio State’s defense coordinator

Ohio State’s expected hiring of Matt Patricia as its new defensive coordinator has been divisive among the fan base. On one hand, coach Ryan Day landed a coordinator with NFL play-calling experience ...
Daily Record

First Glimpses: Matt Patricia's Defensive Concepts Taking Shape in Ohio State Spring Practice

When Matt Patricia accepted the defensive coordinator position at Ohio State in February 2025, he inherited both a championship-caliber program and a significant rebuilding project. The Buckeyes' ...
Chillicothe Gazette

Inside Matt Patricia's Defensive Philosophy: What It Means for Ohio State Football

When Ohio State hired Matt Patricia as its new defensive coordinator following Jim Knowles' departure to Penn State, it signaled a significant philosophical shift for the Buckeyes' defense. Patricia, ...