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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.

Matt Patricia was most recently a senior defensive assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023. He has been coaching since 1996 and has primarily worked as a defensive coach. He also worked with offensive lines, and he was the head coach of the Detroit Lions for three seasons.

Ryan Day's found Ohio State's next defensive coordinator, completing his 2025 staff. And it comes with some lingering questions about the Buckeyes' future.

The Ohio State football team has found their new defensive coordinator as Ryan Day is hiring Matt Patricia to replace Jim Knowles. Knowles left for Penn State after the Buckeyes won the national championship. Now, the Buckeyes are bringing in a DC with a lot of NFL experience, having won three Super Bowls in his career.

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Ryan Day has a lot to thank Urban Meyer for after years of success at Ohio. State, but one conversation stood out.