Ohio State is finalizing a deal to hire former NFL coach Matt Patricia as its new defensive coordinator, ESPN reports. The Buckeyes had been searching for a replacement after Jim Knowles departed for the same role at Penn State.

In recent years, he promoted Keenan Bailey and Laurinatis to full-time jobs, and they have thrived. Bailey, who just wrapped up his second year as Ohio State’s tight ends coach, has revamped that entire position after Cade Stover left.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football is targeting Tyler Bowen as its next offensive line coach, according to multiple reports. The Buckeyes are looking to fill the position after Justin Frye left for the Arizona Cardinals following OSU’s national title run.