Fansided · Feb 24
Matt Patrica releases statement about staying with Ohio State
The defensive coordinator released a statement after signing a contract extension with the Buckeyes.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia leads warm ups prior to the NCAA football game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. on Nov. 8, 2025. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe Ohio State football team was able to bring in Matt Patricia before the 2025 season to become the defensive coordinator. He was able to bring a unique defensive scheme, and that was on full display this past season. He was putting Caleb Downs and Arvell Reese in positions to be successful that they hadn't been in before.
