The Ohio State Buckeyes need a new defensive coordinator. After Jim Knowles chose to leave Columbus for a job with the Big Ten rival Penn State Nittany Lions, Ryan Day will need to replace him.

The importance of a top-notch defensive coordinator cannot be understated. As they say, "offense wins games while defense wins championships.

Ohio State fans are familiar with Hafley who served as Day’s co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach in 2019. The New Jersey native left the Buckeyes after one season to serve as ...

Here are 46 thoughts on Ohio State’s 46 scholarship defensive and special teams players entering the 2025 season.

One of Matt Patricia’s perceived flaws when he arrived at Ohio State has been one of his biggest strengths in his first three months as the Buckeyes’ new defensive coordinator. Patricia ...

Ohio State Buckeyes fans, get ready for an in-depth look at the team's evolving defense under the guidance of new coordinator Matt Patricia.

The Ohio State Buckeyes had one of the best defensive ... including Penn State's defensive coordinator role. Knowles eventually received an offer from Ohio State but for less money than what ...

The Ohio State Buckeyes could get the biggest competition in recruiting a four-star linebacker from the Penn State Nittany ...