Buckeyes Defense Rebuilds from Scratch | Cleveland News

Ohio State’s defense is in for a major rebuild after losing 11 key players—including first-round picks Caleb Downs, Arvell Reese, and Sonny Styles—to the NFL. Last season’s dominant unit, ranked No. 1 in total defense, points allowed, and pass defense, now faces an uphill climb with a completely new roster. Coach Matt Patricia must restore championship-level play from scratch, starting with a high-stakes opener against Ball State on September 5. Can the revamped defense recapture its magic? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d03b816b8c3e53e0