Overview
- Ohio State announced a three-year extension for Matt Patricia that makes him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football.
- Reported terms put his pay at $3.75 million in 2026 and $3.85 million in 2027 and 2028, totaling about $11.45 million.
- Patricia received interest from NFL teams during this cycle before opting to remain in Columbus, according to multiple reports.
- In his first season at OSU, the Buckeyes went 12-0 in the regular season and led the nation in scoring defense (9.3 ppg) and total defense (219.1 ypg).
- Ohio State’s assistant pool has risen to a reported program-record $15.3 million, with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith set to make $1.5 million in 2026 and $2 million in 2027.