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College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 6
Ohio State retaining DC Matt Patricia is critical for Ryan Day's success in Columbus
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has proven he's as good as advertised. Even 12 games into his Ohio State tenure, Patricia has met, if not exceeded the expectations left to maintain after Jim Knowles departed to become Penn State's defensive coordinator this past offseason.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / December 6
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / December 4
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 4
Latest development shows the Ohio State Buckeyes may soon have a Matt Patricia problem on their hands at the wrong time
After losing both coordinators following their College Football Playoff title last season, the Buckeyes have now already lost OC Brian Hartline ahead of this year’s Big Ten Championship.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / November 26
Forgotten Safety Ready To Step Back Into Starting Lineup For Eagles
Once upon time, when Sean Desai was running the defense before Matt Patricia took over down the stretch of the 2023 season, safety Sydney Brown made six starts, including three of the final four games, but in the final start he tore an ACL.
College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / November 26
Why Ohio State defensive coordinator should be the favorite for a major award
As dominant as Ohio State’s offense can be, they’ve gotten off to some slow starts this season. Every time, it’s the defense rising up and keeping the Buckeyes in a good spot for the offense to heat up.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 25
Michigan Wolverines starter pokes at Matt Patricia’s past while giving the Ohio State Buckeyes some major credit
The Ohio State Buckeyes have lost four straight to the Michigan Wolverines, and they’ll head north on Saturday looking to end that streak. Ohio State enters the matchup at 11-0 and ranked No.
Ohio State star linebacker shares secret to adapting Matt Patricia's scheme fast
All the talk this season regarding the number one-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes has been fixated on the success of the defense created by defensive coordinator Matt Patricia.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 13
Ryan Day just dropped what should be taken as a breath of fresh air regarding Matt Patricia and the Ohio State Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes have a chance to move to 10-0 this season on Saturday when they host the UCLA Bruins. A year after winning it all, the Buckeyes couldn’t be off to a better start through the majority of the regular season.
NFL News / Stadium Rant / November 12
Matt Patricia: The Brain Behind Ohio State’s Defensive Success
It wasn’t too long ago when Matt Patricia was at the lowest point of his coaching career. The date is November 26th, 2020, and Patricia’s Detroit Lions squad was embarrassed on national television in a Thanksgiving matchup with the Houston Texans.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 29
Buckeyes DC Matt Patricia receives high praise for brilliant Ohio State defense
The Ohio State Buckeyes have been rolling through the college football season with relative ease as they have dominated most teams that they have come across, but it's the job of defensive coordinator Matt Patricia that has caught everyone's attention.
Ohio State LB Reveals True Feelings on Matt Patricia After Jim Knowles Comparison Escaped Locker-Room
Everyone was baffled when Jim Knowles left the national champions for their conference rivals. For Ohio State and Ryan, though, life went on. The Buckeyes’ head coach was also losing his OC to the NFL.
College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 23
Understanding Matt Patricia’s Ohio State Defense
In its Big Ten opener, Washington is tasked with one of the top defenses in college football. Ohio State ranks 10th in total defense, allowing 227 yards per game, and second in scoring defense, giving up 5.3 points per contest.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2
Ryan Day praises DC Matt Patricia, but Ohio State's defense still has work to do
The Buckeyes weren't perfect on defense, but nobody was expecting perfect.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / June 28
The worst coach in Lions history makes Matt Patricia look like Bill Belichick
NFL fans never forget the worst coaches in their teams' history. For the Detroit Lions, a name that lives in infamy amongst the fanbase is Marty Mornhinweg, who served as the head coach for the Lions from 2001 to 2002.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / February 12
Ohio State fumbles decision on new defensive coordinator
After climbing to the top of the college football mountain, Ohio State made it exponentially more challenging to do it again in 2025 with a confounding coaching hire.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 12
Ohio State Hiring Matt Patricia As New Defensive Coordinator
Pete Thamel reports Ohio State is finalizing a deal to hire former Eagles senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia as their new defensive coordinator. Last month, it was reported Patricia planned to explore opportunities with other teams.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Pro Football Rumors / February 12
Ohio State hiring controversial former NFL HC as defensive coordinator
The Buckeyes are expected to hire former Lions head coach Matt Patricia as their next defensive coordinator.
New England Patriots News / 5 GOATs / February 6
Matt Patricia hilariously sheds light on how he became Patriots playcaller in 2022
There are few more prominent fans of the New England Patriots than Barstool Sports’ founder Dave Portnoy. His fandom of the Pats has been well known for the past two decades, and it’s helped to fuel the ascension of his website into what it’s become today.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 19, 2024
Matt Patricia Listed Among Worst NFL Coaching Hires
Former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia is unfortunately part of a list no NFL coach wants to be a part of. In a recent Pro Football Network listing of the worst NFL coaching hires, the Patriots former defensive coordinator ranked as the seventh-worst hire of all-time.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21, 2024
Eagles make a decision on Matt Patricia
The Eagles are headed for a full revamp of their defensive staff. The Eagles are reportedly parting ways with senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia.
NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 16, 2024
Patriots Ex Patricia Exposed In Eagles' Playoff Loss
As the Philadelphia Eagles imploded in Monday night's 32-9 playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots fans probably felt a bit of Déjà vu.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / December 19, 2023
New defensive play-caller Matt Patricia may doom the Eagles' season
Things were looking okay for the Eagles on Monday night in Seattle. With 1:52 left to play, the Eagles led the Seahawks 17-13. Seattle got the ball at its own 8-yard line with just one timeout.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18, 2023
Report reveals why Eagles made unexpected coaching demotion
The Philadelphia Eagles reshuffled some staff responsibilities ahead of Monday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, and we are starting to get an understanding of why.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / December 17, 2023
Matt Patricia becoming Eagles defensive play-caller could be disastrous
The Philadelphia Eagles defense hasn't been good of late. In fact, it has been downright awful. But is handing the reins to Patricia the right move?
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