The hiring of Matt Patricia to be Ohio State's defensive coordinator last season was the most important decision that Ryan Day made last season. After losing Jim Knowles to Penn State, he was under pressure to bring in another coach who could keep the defense playing at a high level.
Patricia ended up being the perfect hire. Not only did the defense continue to play great in 2025, but they actually played better than the 2024 defense. The Buckeyes were statistically the best defense in the country. Patricia's ability to scheme up defenses was very important.
On Monday, Ross Bjork let everyone know that the Ohio State Buckeyes had re-signed Patricia, and he will return for the 2026 season.