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Ohio State to Add Josh Boyer as Defensive Analyst

The move deepens Ryan Day’s strategy of infusing NFL expertise into the Buckeyes’ defense through proven professional relationships.

The Scarlet team takes on Gray team during the Ohio State football spring game at Ohio Stadium on April 12, 2025.
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Overview

  • Boyer will join Ohio State’s defensive staff as an analyst supporting play-calling duties under coordinator Matt Patricia.
  • He won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and served as Miami’s defensive coordinator from 2020 to 2022.
  • The coach spent 2006–18 with the Patriots, working alongside Patricia on defensive backs and cornerbacks.
  • Since capturing the 2024 national title, Ryan Day has systematically added former NFL assistants to modernize the Buckeyes’ defensive schemes.
  • Boyer’s roots in Heath and his Muskingum University background align with Ohio State’s emphasis on strong regional recruiting ties.