COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State’s defense has entered a new era as Matt Patricia replaces Jim Knowles as its coordinator in 2025.

He takes over a defense replacing a ton of starters, but with that new opportunity comes a chance to build something from scratch. This defense won’t look like what we’ve seen over the past three seasons on all three fronts. New coaches, new players and potentially a new way to attack offenses.

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All of that ‘new’ is getting an ultimate first test wi

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