The national champion Ohio State made the appointments of the defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and the offensive coordinator Brian Hartline official on Thursday.
Coach Ryan Day announced them as a replacement for Jim Knowles, as Penn State made the highest paid defensive coordinator in the nation and for OC Chip Kelly.
Kelly is now filling that role with the staff on the new head coach Pete Carroll with Las Vegas Raiders.
Patricia, 50, won three Super Bowls on the New England Patriots staff, where he spent 16 seasons. He was also head coach for Detroit Lions (2018-20).
“I have been aware of and followed Mat’s successful NFL career over the past 15 years, or when he first started calling games for the outstanding New England team,” said Day when he announced the rent. “I have also come to know him and apart from his creative and outstanding abilities as a defensive coach, I think Matt will be integrated into the culture and values of our program, which is the essence of who we are, very good.”
Hartline, 38, a former Ohio State and NFL wide recipient, were promoted to offensive coordinator but will continue in its role who trains broad recipients. Under his watch, Buckeyes has had four first drafts of NFL drafts in the last three years-chris Olave (2022), Garrett Wilson (2022), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (2023) and Marvin Harrison Jr. (2024).
“Brian did some of her best coaching over the past season,” said Day. “His loyalty and patience will pay off, and I think he will be the best coordinator in the country.”
Ohio State also announced the employment of Tyler Bowen, 35, as an offensive line trainer and driving coordinator. He last served as an offensive coordinator and Quarterbacks coach at Virginia Tech.
In other staff movements, Tim Walton, 53, was promoted to co-defensive coordinator, secondary and cornerback coaches and Keenan Bailey to co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach.
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