Ohio, Penn State and Jim Knowles

Could Penn State really hire DC Jim Knowles away from Ohio State? Here’s what we know
Jim Knowles, Ohio State’s national-title winning defensive coordinator, is being targeted by Franklin and the Nittany Lions. But Penn State is far from the only program in the mix.
When will Penn State hire a defensive coordinator?
Penn State has been on the lookout for a new defensive coordinator for the past two weeks. That is how long ago Tom Allen decided to leave Penn State after one year to become the defensive coordinator at Clemson. So what exactly has been taking Penn State so long to name his replacement on James Franklin’s staff?
Ohio State football is battling other schools to retain Jim Knowles
Ohio State football is doing its part to retain defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. The Buckeyes have made Knowles an offer that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football,
Ohio State football offers Jim Knowles extension that would make him highest-paid DC
Ohio State has made Jim Knowles a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator.
Jim Knowles Offered Record-Breaking Deal To Stay at Ohio State as Highest-Paid Coordinator
Amid rumors of a potential departure, the Ohio State Buckeyes have reportedly offered defensive coordinator Jim Knowles a ground-breaking new contract, making him the highest-paid coordinator in the business if he decides to accept the deal.
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