Candidates, hot board, names to watch by Buckeyes experts

Ohio State defensive coordinator search: Candidates, hot board, names to watch by Buckeyes experts
Jim Knowles made college football history over the weekend, becoming the highest paid defensive coordinator ever when he jumped from Ohio State to Penn State for a salary that will reportedly top $3 million per year.
Ohio State football defensive coordinator search: Updating the latest movement
Here’s a round-up of the latest news pertinent to Ohio State’s defensive coordinator search. Former Wisconsin defensive coordinator — and interim head coach (2022) — Jim Leonhard seems to be staying put in the NFL.
Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Candidates: Oregon Ducks' Chris Hampton, Buckeyes' Matt Guerrieri
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left the Buckeyes program in a surprising turn of events, accepting the same job with the Penn State Nittany Lions
8 potential Ohio State football defensive coordinator candidates to replace Jim Knowles
As Ryan Day looks to hire his fourth defensive coordinator in seven seasons, here are potential candidates to replace Jim Knowles.
Former Ohio State assistant coach named Notre Dame defensive coordinator: Buckeye Breakfast
The Irish, fresh off losing a national title game to the Buckeyes, reportedly hired defensive coordinator Chris Ash on Wednesday. The deal is expected to be finalized shortly.
Penn State hires Jim Knowles from Ohio State, making him college football's highest-paid defensive coordinator
Knowles, a Philadelphia native with strong ties to the Northeast, transformed the Buckeyes' defense during an impressive three-year stint. Ohio State ranked top three in total defense each of the past two seasons and led the nation by holding opponents to 254.6 yards per game and 4.2 yards per play during a historic campaign.
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to take same position at Penn State, per reports
One of the coaches that helped lead Ohio State to its 2024 national championship is reportedly heading to a Big Ten rival. Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is set to take the same position at Penn State,
Penn State swipes Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles on record contract
Ohio State’s defensive coordinator is celebrating winning a national championship with a new contract — from one of their rivals.
Penn State lures defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Penn State has lured Tom Knowles away from Ohio State. The Nittany Lions have hired Knowles to serve as their defensive coordinator.
Internal hire for defensive coordinator maybe obvious choice for Ohio State football
Ohio State football fans weren’t able to bathe in the afterglow for too long after the glorious national championship victory as defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is officially out the door. What makes this departure even more depressing is the fact that he is heading to State College,
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Predicting the Ohio State Buckeyes' defense two deep depth chart for 2025 college football season
The Ohio State Buckeyes lost significant talent to the 2025 NFL Draft shortly after wrapping up its National ...
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Buckeyes react to defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ departure to Penn State
As Ohio State’s celebration tour for the school’s ninth national title continues, some of the Buckeyes’ key defensive players ...
Ohio State football may lose offensive line coach, Justin Frye
Ohio State football is coming off one of the most impressive national championship runs in college football history, but that ...
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Chip Kelly meets with key Ohio State target amidst NFL coordinator rumors
The Ohio State Buckeyes already lost its defensive coordinator after winning a national championship. Now, they're hoping to ...