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Ohio State Football: How James Smith and Qua Russaw will Bolster Defensive Line

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle James Smith (3) warms up during the first day of spring workouts for the 2026 football season at Woody Hayes Athletic Complex in Columbus on March 10, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch

April 10, 2026

Ryan Day and Matt Patricia utilized the transfer portal the bring in Alabama tandem James Smith and Qua Russaw to bolster the defensive line. This past January, the Buckeyes hit the portal hard in search of experienced talent to reload a defense that will have a plethora of names announced early in the NFL draft. When evaluating any roster, there’s one position group that will always be prioritized above the…

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How Ohio State Football’s New Transfer Defensive Backs Fit Matt Patricia’s Defense

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Earl Little Jr. (1) lines up during the first day of spring workouts for the 2026 football season at Woody Hayes Athletic Complex in Columbus on March 10, 2026. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

March 30, 2026

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Ohio State used the transfer portal to reload its defensive talent after NFL departures. Here’s how the transfers fit in Matt Patricia’s defense. Caleb Downs, Davison Igbinosun, and Lorenzo Styles Jr. are three key starters for the Silver Bullets in 2025 who are now moving on to the NFL. Losing talent to the league isn’t anything new for Ohio State, but this year, they chose to replenish it through the…

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Two Minute Drill: Get to Know DL James Smith; What We Learned From Ohio State DC Matt Patricia

Ohio State DC Matt Patricia | Image Credit: Blake Biscardi/The Silver Bulletin

March 26, 2026

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Two Minute Drill: Get to know transfer DL James Smith and his decision to come to Ohio State, and find out what we learned from Matt Patricia. The Silver Bulletin’s Blake Biscardi recaps Matt Patricia’s remarks from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and then gives insights into transfer DL James Smith, who also met with the media on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Finally, he provides updates on Ohio State’s 2026…

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Transformation of Sonny Styles: How a Safety Became the Most Athletic Linebacker in the 2026 NFL Draft

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles (LB25) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

March 4, 2026

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At Ohio State, Sonny Styles transformed from a position-switch player into an elite NFL Draft prospect after a record-setting Combine. Sonny Styles grabbed the attention of the sports world at the NFL Combine, following a historic performance. At 6-foot-5 and 244 pounds, he exploded through testing with a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, a 43.5-inch vertical jump, and an 11-foot-2 broad jump, leaving scouts and analysts buzzing. But according to Ohio State linebackers…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Lock Up Matt Patricia with Extension After Historic Defensive Season

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

February 23, 2026

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Matt Patricia built one of the best defenses in the country in his first season in Columbus. Now, he’ll get a chance to build on it. Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, Matt Patricia, has agreed to a contract extension with the Buckeyes, according to the Columbus Dispatch’s Joey Kaufman, with terms of the deal remaining undisclosed. The news comes after a historically dominant defensive season that made Patricia one of the…

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You Win With People: Matt Patricia is Coaching from a Different Place at Ohio State

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and linebacker Sonny Style following a win over Minnesota | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics

January 27, 2026

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Matt Patricia is coaching from a different space at Ohio State, embracing a relational philosophy and embodying Woody Hayes’ mantra: You Win With People. Matt Patricia has coached on some of football’s biggest stages, but inside Ohio State’s football facility, the Buckeyes’ defensive coordinator sounds far more invested in people than pedigree. I spoke to the Buckeye defensive coordinator about his time so far in Columbus and how he’s evolved…

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Ohio State Turns Up the Heat as Cotton Bowl Prep Intensifies Ahead of Miami Showdown

December 23, 2025

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Ohio State intensifies Cotton Bowl preparation against Miami, leaning on routine and leadership as the Buckeyes chase another title. COLUMBUS, OH — Inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the message has been consistent as Ohio State prepares for its Cotton Bowl quarterfinal matchup against Miami: it’s about us. This week’s availability with defensive players and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia offered a revealing look into how the Buckeyes are navigating a…

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The Game Insights: What the Numbers Say About Ohio State’s Chance to Break the Streak

Caleb Downs celebrating against Rutgers | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics

November 27, 2025

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Ohio State enters The Game with a new mindset and elite defense, aiming to correct four years of miscues that have defined the rivalry. For four straight seasons, Ohio State has walked off the field against Michigan knowing the truth: the Buckeyes lost because of miscues at defining moments, not because they lacked talent, scheme, or opportunity. Turnovers, stalled drives, and missed kicks have repeatedly fueled the Wolverines’ recent surge…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Back on Road, Travel West to Take on Purdue

November 6, 2025

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The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes are back on the road this week as they face the Purdue Boilermakers, who are winless in Big Ten play. The Ohio State Buckeyes opened up as the number one team in the first College Football Playoff rankings that were announced Tuesday night. The scarlet and gray have been the top team in the country for most of the season, and this will remain the…

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Two Minute Drill: Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, & Buckeyes Talk Purdue, Team Success, & Matt Patricia

November 6, 2025

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Two Minute Drill: Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, & Buckeyes Talk Purdue, Team Success, & Matt Patricia’s Relational Coaching Style. Blake Biscardi is joined again by Stephen Leonard from ‪@BuckeyeBackersPodcast‬ to recap Ohio State’s lightning round availability featuring Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, Kayden McDonald, Jermaine Matthews, Bennett Christian, and more. Julian Sayin on Ryan Day: “He’s an elite quarterback coach and a big reason why I wanted to come here. Whenever…

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