Ohio State has completed its defensive coaching staff.
Matt Barnes, who was previously Maryland's linebackers coach and special teams coordinator, has been hired as Ohio State's new special teams coordinator and assistant secondary coach, the school announced Thursday evening.
“Matt is a young coach who has really done a great job at Maryland,” said new Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. “He’s an energy guy who has considerable knowledge of the Big Ten Conference plus experience coaching in the Southeastern Conference. He’s going to work well with our staff and I’m pleased to have him on board.