Fansided · Aug 8, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes DC Matt Patricia planning on replicating key Jim Knowles decision

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is going to unleash his LBs just as Jim Knowles did last year | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesOhio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia may be taking a page out of his predecessor's playbook this season as it pertains to unleashing his linebackers.

Cleveland.com's Stefan Krajisnik predicts Patricia will unleash Payton Pierce next to Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese in a way reminiscent of what Jim Knowles deployed during the Buckeyes' run to the College Football Playoff National Championship.

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