Michigan football fans now have one more easy reason to disdain rival Ohio State.

Matt Patricia.

Patricia, Ohio State's new defensive coordinator , saw his Buckeyes defense shut down quarterback Arch Manning and No. 1-ranked Texas in No. 2 Ohio State's 14-7 win Saturday afternoon in Columbus at Ohio Stadium.

The defense came up with an interception and numerous fourth-down stops , including one at the goal line, to preserve a victory for the defending College Football Playoff champions and surely vault themselves to the No. 1 ranking entering Week 2 against Grambling State.

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Patricia, 50, was already disliked in the

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