Following new head coach Pete Carroll to the Las Vegas Raiders, Kelly returned to the NFL as offensive coordinator. Ohio State has since promoted acclaimed wide receivers coach Brian Hartline to run the offense next season.

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.

Ex-Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia has emerged as a possible contender for the Buckeyes’ defensive coordinator position and will have an interview with the program about