Why Ryan Day hired Matt Patricia as Buckeye defensive coordinator: 'He's one of the best minds in the game' The Ohio State head coach explains his process of finding Jim Knowles' replacement.

Head coach Ryan Day, not surprisingly, appears to be happy with the decision, as he spoke highly of Patricia when speaking to the media during spring practice on Monday. “(Patricia brings) a ...

Now, head coach Ryan Day is considering Matt Patricia for the open DC role. “Matt Patricia was in Columbus yesterday meeting with Ohio State about its defensive coordinator opening, ...

Ryan Day 'vetted' Matt Patricia sexual assault charge before hiring him as Ohio State defensive coordinator The Buckeyes new defensive coordinator was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in ...

Matt Patricia is joining Ryan Day's staff as defensive coordinator, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported, with secondary coach Tim Walton also becoming co-defensive coordinator alongside Patricia.