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INSANE: Ohio state to hire former nfl head coach as new defensive coordinator | Rare Historical Photos

Former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia signals to the team during a game in 2020. | Raj Mehta-Imagn Images

Former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia is finalizing a deal to become Ohio State's new defensive coordinator under Ryan Day, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Wednesday.

Patricia will join the Buckeyes for the 2025 season in their pursuit to defend their national title win last month. Day received a seven-year contract extension from Ohio State after the win. Patricia will be replacing Jim Knowles, who recently accepted the DC position at Penn State.

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