Ohio State would not have won the national championship this season without Jim Knowles. Knowles, 59, has been the Buckeyes' defensive coordinator since 2022. This year, he helped the OSU defense become one of the best units in the country,
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles was asked about rumors connecting him to an opening with Oklahoma football. Here's what he said.
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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.
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Weeks after Zac Alley departed from Oklahoma in favor of West Virginia, the Sooners are rumored to be targeting Ohio State's accomplished defensive coordinator.
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Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles responded Saturday during to the rumors linking him to OU's opening.
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