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Ohio State's plans to find its Jim Knowles replacement was thwarted by Hugh Freeze
With the Ohio State Buckeyes still needing to replace Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator, they apparently tried to poach D.J. Durkin away from Auburn, but Hugh Freeze was not about to let that happen.
James Franklin explains how Penn State football hired Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Penn State's James Franklin explained, for the first time, of hiring away top defensive coordinator Jim Knowles from Ohio State.
Ohio State Buckeyes Received Subtle Shade from Jim Knowles
To begin the offseason for the Ohio State Buckeyes, they suffered a couple of major losses. First and foremost, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles decided to wal
Why did Jim Knowles leave Ohio State football for Penn State? Here’s what he said
Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State's defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Here's what he said about leaving Ohio State football.
James Franklin speaks on how Penn State lured Jim Knowles from Ohio State
Knowles had options, and Penn State had to open up the checkbook to get the well-regarded coach to Happy Valley.
What will Ohio State do without Jim Knowles? How different will 2025 be? Buckeyes mailbag
Answering your questions about Ohio State's national title run and what's next with Jim Knowles and a long list of seniors leaving.
Penn State’s James Franklin describes Jim Knowles hiring as “twisting, turning process”
Franklin had talked to Knowles in December 2021 shortly after defensive coordinator Brent Pry, one of his longtime assistants, left Penn State to become head coach at Virginia Tech. Knowles wound up going to Ohio State and the Lions ended up hiring Manny Diaz, who enjoyed two very successful seasons before he became head coach at Duke.
James Franklin Has Message For Ohio State Fans About Jim Knowles
Penn State made one of the biggest hires of the offseason, poaching away Jim Knowles from Ohio State. Knowles was the defensive coordinator at Ohio State for the last three seasons and helped the program win its first national title in a decade during the 2024 season.

Ohio State linked to ex-NFL coach Matt Patricia for DC role

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Ohio State reportedly interviewed former NFL head coach, Super Bowl-winning DC for Jim Knowles’ replacement
This would be yet another major hire for Ryan Day and Ohio State to replace Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator.
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Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaves for Penn State
Ohio State has lost its defensive coordinator to a Big Ten rival. Penn State announced Monday it had hired Jim Knowles as its defensive coordinator ... Last year, the Buckeyes led the ...
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Ohio State's Jim Knowles to leave Buckeyes for Penn State defensive coordinator job
Ohio State is losing a key member of its national championship-winning staff. Buckeye defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is set to depart the program to take the same role at Big Ten rival ...