OSU DC Matt Patricia: 2026 team is ‘just a completely different group’
Published: Aug. 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM EDT
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Matt Patricia has to figure out a way to build a championship defense without most of his stars from last season.
The Buckeyes had 11 players picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, including stars Caleb Downs, Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles who all went in round one.
Ohio State finished first in total defense a year aog, 1st against the pass, 1st in points allowed and 7th against the pass.
The season opener is Sept. 5 vs. Ball State.
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