Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles was asked about rumors connecting him to an opening with Oklahoma football. Here's what he said.
Not many teams have been successful against Jim Knowles and his Ohio State defense near the goal line this season. The Buckeyes rank second nationally in red-zone defense entering the national championship game against Notre Dame,
DALLAS — Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has a play-calling ... according to Pro Football Focus. But during their run to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, bringing a matchup with Texas in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night ...
Speaking at media day ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game on Saturday, Knowles sidestepped the question. Knowles was the third-highest paid assistant in college football in 2024, earning $2.2 million. He remains under contract through 2026. Oklahoma paid Alley $850,000.
The Buckeyes defensive coordinator is focused on beating Notre Dame for the national championship, but he's long been rumored to be on Brent Venables' wish list
In recent days, current Ohio State and former Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has been heavily linked to Oklahoma’s DC vacancy.
The Buckeyes are now set to take on coach Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame Fighting Irish, whom they beat 17-14 last season, for the national championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
After replacing Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby as OC, Littrell was fired in October, when Finley was promoted to play-caller on an interim basis, as was Johns to coach the QBs. Finley remains on staff to coach the tight ends, but Johns is now coaching quarterbacks at Oklahoma State.
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The star safety transfer found a perfect fit in the national title-hunting Buckeyes after entering the portal after Nick Saban's retirement.