Riley Pettijohn & The New Defense | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

Riley Pettijohn’s back on the field and ready to shine, thriving under Coach Patricia’s game plan that maximizes his versatility across the defense. The unit stays true to their “flying around” identity while embracing new talent, fueled by effort and adaptability. Freshman Christian Alliegro credits coaches for his rapid acclimation and highlights the strong bonds forming within the linebacker corps — trust that translates directly to game-day accountability. He’s also inspired by the legacy of past greats in the linebacker room, pushing him to meet those high standards. Meanwhile, cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. is laser-focused on personal growth, emphasizing confidence as the 1 trait for defensive backs — and he’s already seeing major strides from last season. 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/b405df066760acb6