Ohio State has its replacement for outgoing defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, and it's a familiar face for NFL fans.

Ohio State won last year's national championship against Notre Dame in the first year of the expanded College Football ...

Ohio State appears to have its replacement for Jim Knowles, as Matt Patricia is set to become the Buckeyes' next defensive ...

ESPN first reported the news, though FootballScoop noted Tuesday that Patricia was a candidate for the Ohio State job.

Former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia is finalizing a deal to become Ohio State's new defensive coordinator under Ryan Day, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Wednesday.