Ohio State’s new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has a rare weapon in Caleb Downs — a safety with the football IQ, versatility, and leadership to impact the game from anywhere on the field.

In today’s Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down:

• Why Patricia calls football talks with Downs “like talking to another coach”

• The variety of roles Downs can play: deep safety, nickel, box safety, blitzer, and more

• How Downs’ versatility gives Ohio State flexibility without substituting personnel

• Why Downs’ presence is critical heading into the showdown with Texas

🔥 Caleb Downs isn’t just a safety — he’s the Buckeyes’ defensive quarterback and Patricia’s Swiss Army knife.

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