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Former Ohio State football coach calls rising star player a "freak"

The former Ohio State head coach talked about how good this player has been this season.

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (8) tackles Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Sept. 27, 2025. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Ohio State football program arguably has a better defense than it did last season, when it had the number-one defense in the country. They can thank Matt Patricia for that, as his scheme has yet to yield a red zone touchdown or an opponent scoring in double-digits.