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Ohio State defensive coordinator search: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from Buckeyes experts
The Ohio State Buckeyes are fresh off winning the program's ninth national championship and have already turned their attention to defending their title in 2025. In the days following the Buckeyes' College Football Playoff Championship Game triumph,
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.
Ohio State football’s next defensive coordinator has a gift waiting for him in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State football team is losing a ton on defense, including the man in charge of coordinating it.
Internal hire for defensive coordinator maybe obvious choice for Ohio State football
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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 football is looking for a defensive coordinator. Who will Ryan Day hire?
Ohio State football coach Ryan Day had praise for defensive coordinator Jim Knowles on Sunday. While speaking at the Buckeyes' championship celebration inside Ohio Stadium, Day gave Knowles a shoutout and mentioned the defense’s dominance throughout the College Football Playoff.
Ohio State football defensive coordinator prospect gets new deal with rival Big ten program
One name that many thought the Ohio State Buckeyes may target to replace Jim Knowles was Bryant Haines, the defensive coordinator of a well-run Indiana Hoosiers squad. Matt Zenitz reported that he has finalized a new contract for himself with the Hoosiers.
Ohio State football staffer under investigation
Ohio State football has revealed that the school’s Office of Institutional Equity is investigating a quality control coach. A letter sent to ESPN from the university’s HR department revealed that Joe Lyberger was informed through a letter from the school that he was being placed on administrative on December 27,
Ohio State football’s defensive coordinator is leaving for a Big Ten opening
COLUMBUS, Ohio — 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.
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Ohio State Buckeyes: 6 things to know about 2025
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day will have his work cut out for him to lead the Buckeyes to an unprecedented second consecutive national championship ...
Notre Dame to hire former Big Ten head coach, NFL assistant as next defensive coordinator | Reports
Al Golden came to Notre Dame as a defensive coordinator with prior head coaching and NFL experience. The Irish got a similar ...
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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 ...
Ohio State Buckeyes Should Give Nick Saban A Call
The Ohio State Buckeyes suffered a major loss on Sunday with defensive coordinator Jim Knowles opting to leave Columbus to ...
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‘The Team Is Still Going To Be as Strong’ — Ohio State Star Issues Blunt Reaction to Jim Knowles’ Penn State Departure
Jim Knowles made a rare move by leaving Ohio State — just after the Buckeyes won the national championship — to join Big Ten rival Penn State. His decision, confirmed on Jan. 27, wasn’t a surprise to ...