Ohio State is still searching for a replacement for Jim Knowles as the team’s next defensive coordinator, and now a former NFL assistant and head coach could be

The Ohio State Buckeyes are coming off an impressive run to a national title, and with success often comes coaching turnover, which is exactly what the Buckeyes are experiencing this offseason. They recently lost offensive coordinator Chip Kelly to the Las Vegas Raiders and defensive coordinator

Ohio State hosted former NFL coach Matt Patricia in Columbus for a meeting about the Buckeyes' defensive coordinator vacancy, according to CBS Sports'/247Sports' Matt Zenitz. Ohio State is searching for a new defensive coordinator after former playcaller Jim Knowles left to serve in the same capacity at Penn State.

Matt Patricia interviewed to become Ohio State's defensive coordinator, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports. Patricia met with Ryan Day and others within the program on Monday. The national champions promoted assistants Brian Hartline and Keenan Bailey to co-offensive coordinators after the departure of Chip Kelly for the Raiders.

Ohio State needs a new defensive coordinator following the departure of Jim Knowles, and the Buckeyes have reportedly interviewed a longtime NFL coach with three Super Bowl titles to his name.