Ohio State has made Jim Knowles a contract extension offer that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator.

After weeks of rumors about the Sooners pursuing Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, a report suggests that he'll be going elsewhere.

Ohio State’s defensive coordinator is celebrating winning a national championship with a new contract — from one of their rivals.

Ohio State football will host its national championship celebration Sunday. After that, perhaps there will finally be a decision made by Jim Knowles, whom Oklahoma covets for its DC vacancy.

Ohio State football’s national title defense will come with a new face running the defense. The Buckeyes are losing defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. After three seasons in Columbus, he’s leaving to serve as Penn State’s defensive coordinator.

Penn State has hired Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator after he helped Ohio State win the national championship, according to multiple reports. The Buckeyes had hoped to keep the 59-year-old Knowles, who also was pursued by Oklahoma and Notre Dame.

Jim Knowles has formally accepted a defensive coordinator job away from Ohio State, according to multiple reports.

Ohio State is losing one of its coaches from its national championship team to a rival Big Ten school. Jim Knowles, who was Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, is leaving the Buckeyes to become the defensive coordinator at Penn State.

The departure of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles adds a challenge for Ohio State, which was already dealing with heavy roster turnover on defense.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is finalizing a three-year deal to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State, according to multiple reports.

Penn State football coach James Franklin announced the hiring of Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator Monday morning.

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