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College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 22
2 Things We Learned About the New Ohio State Football Defense
The Ohio State Buckeyes have National Championship aspirations and have yet to complete training camp. Training camp is what separates the starters from second- and third-stringers.
Matt Patricia Explains How Ohio State's Defense Will Look Different in 2026
Despite losing some of the best defensive talent in the country, Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is focused on getting the most out of a much different group this season.
NFL News / Cowboys.news / August 5
'Look out': Louis Riddick issues bold warning to rest of NFL after Cowboys defensive assessment
The Dallas Cowboys‘ defense has fallen short of expectations in recent years. Last season, the unit struggled for many reasons while raising more questions than answers about the team’s ability to make a deep playoff run.
The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz
How many of the NFL receivers to rack up at least 10,00 yards and 80 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / PatsFans.com / May 4
Former Patriots Staffer Reveals Surprising Person Behind Two Key Player Cornerstone Additions in 2021
Former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia certainly wore a fair number of hats during his time in Foxboro under Bill Belichick, but it sounds like his duties even went a little further than people might have thought.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Ohio State Defensive Stars Give Matt Patricia a Draft Night He Will Never Forget
For Matt Patricia, draft night has usually meant long hours, quick decisions, and moving on to the next name on the board. This time, it slowed down. Speaking
Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / May 1
Cowboys S Caleb Downs’ eyebrow-raising comment to Ohio State’s Matt Patricia should have Dallas fans grinning ear to ear
Caleb Downs is a Dallas Cowboys and the idea of him on the defense is an exciting one. His comment to Matt Patricia is only going to raise that hype. The Dallas Cowboys couldn’t have hoped for the 2026 NFL Draft board to begin how it did with the first 10 selections.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 26
Matt Patricia Explains Why He Stayed at Ohio State After Contract Extension
For Matt Patricia, the decision came down to more than football. “Ohio State is such a special place,” Patricia told reporters. “Not only just the history and the tradition, the football program, the school, but the people that are here.” That connection made the choice clear, even with other opportunities on the table.
Ohio State gives Matt Patricia massive contract after NFL interest
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia drew some interest from NFL teams this past cycle. However, Patricia is staying in Columbus. Now, he has landed a big new contract.
NFL News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 10
New Contract Details Reveal Matt Patricia Is the Highest Paid Coordinator in CFB
Ohio State losing defensive coordinator Matt Patricia after last season's impressive campaign seemed very likely. Patricia is someone with NFL credentials to support his recent success and NFL teams came ringing his phone number after Ohio State finished with a top-ranked defense in 2025.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / March 11
Ohio State makes expensive move with DC Matt Patricia
Once thought of as a joke for his time in Detroit, Patricia's career has bounced back nicely.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 7
Cowboys have four potential DC candidates to replace Matt Eberflus
The Cowboys defense left plenty to be desired in 2025.
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.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2, 2025
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, 2025
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 / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / February 13, 2025
Former Player Issues Strong Take on Ohio State Buckeyes DC Matt Patricia
The Ohio State Buckeyes officially made their choice at defensive coordinator on Wednesday. Former Detroit Lions head coach and New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia ended up being Ryan Day's pick.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / February 12, 2025
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.
New England Patriots News / 5 GOATs / February 6, 2025
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.
NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 22, 2024
Patriots Ex Coach Matt Patricia Fired By Eagles?
Thanks to his time with the New England Patriots, Matt Patricia is used to making headlines during the Divisional playoffs. Alas for Patricia, his road to the Super Bowl came to a dead end last week and it appears his career with the Philadelphia Eagles is destined for the same fate.
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 / January 8, 2024
One big change Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni must make
Once upon a time, the Philadelphia Eagles ran their record to an NFL-best 10-1 with wins over such playoff-bound teams as Miami, Dallas, Kansas City and Buffalo. What changed?
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / January 4, 2024
Eagles WR A.J. Brown should be upset with this coach
If Brown wants a coach to take his frustration out on, he should look no further than the toxic presence of this play-caller.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 3, 2024
The Eagles need a Bulldog at defensive coordinator
Sorry, Sean Desai. Move over, Matt Patricia. The Philadelphia Eagles need a new defensive coordinator. Maybe they should go back to Georgia.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / December 21, 2023
It's now or never for Eagles defense
After leading the NFL with 70 sacks in 2022, the Eagles have just 39 this year. If their defense can’t get to the Giants’ Tommy DeVito on Monday, they can “fuhgeddaboudit” when it comes to winning the NFC East.
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