Ex-Lions head coach hired

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.
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.
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.
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.
Ohio State Officially Announces Hirings, Promotions for 2025 Coaching Staff
Ohio State officially announces the hirings of Matt Patricia and Tyler Bowen and promotions of Brian Hartline, Keenan Bailey, Billy Fessler, Tim Walton and Matt Guerrieri.
Ohio State announces football coaching staff hires and promotions
Ohio State football has confirmed all the reported coaching changes for the 2025 season exactly one month since winning the 2024 national championship. The Buckeyes officially announced all the major changes to head coach Ryan Day’s coaching staff.
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.
What Ryan Day’s Ohio State coaching changes mean, latest on defensive coordinator search
In recent years, he promoted Keenan Bailey and Laurinatis to full-time jobs, and they have thrived. Bailey, who just wrapped up his second year as Ohio State’s tight ends coach, has revamped that entire position after Cade Stover left.
Ohio State football coach Ryan Day has found his next defensive coordinator
Ohio State football has found its new defensive coordinator to replace Jim Knowles after his departure to Penn State.
Former Penn State Football Player and Coach Part of Ryan Day's Staff Moves at Ohio State
The Buckeyes announce a host of staff changes, including the hiring of Tyler Bowen and a promotion for Billy Fessler.
Ohio State football finalizes 2025 coaching staff
Ohio State football coach Ryan Day's 2025 staff is complete. The school announced Thursday it has officially hired Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator and Brian Hartline will serve as offensive coordinator along with other promotions and additions.
Ryan Day officially announces multiple promotions, additions to Ohio State coaching staff
Hartline, who has spent eight years with the Buckeyes and led the wide receivers room, was promoted to offensive coordinator.
What led Jim Knowles to Penn State from Ohio State: ‘This is where he wanted to be’
Tapping into Knowles’ brilliance could be the difference between a top-10 unit and one that pushes Penn State to be the ...