Candidates, hot board, names to watch from Buckeyes experts

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,
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 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
Internal hire for defensive coordinator maybe obvious choice for Ohio State football
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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.
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.
How Penn State’s hire of a new defensive coordinator shows it’s all in on football
Penn State has made a massive splash by hiring Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to take the same job with the Nittany Lions. He replaces Tom Allen, who left PSU to become Clemson’s defensive coordinator. Here are three thoughts on what Penn State hiring Knowles means moving forward.
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.
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3 Ohio State Buckeyes who could be breakout stars on the defensive side of the ball in 2025
It has been an interesting last week plus for the Ohio State Buckeyes since they won their first National Championship in a decade. Ohio State faced rumors of teams trying to poach Jeremiah Smith and ...
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 ...
Here's what you need to know about Penn State's new defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles
The Nittany Lions reportedly made the former Ohio State assistant college football's highest-paid defensive coordinator.
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TRENDING: Ex-Rutgers Coach Taking Over as Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator
Notre Dame made a run through the CPF to the championship game, falling short to Ohio State. Defensive coordinator Al Golden ...