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
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.
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 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.
Former Ohio State assistant coach named Notre Dame defensive coordinator: Buckeye Breakfast
Another Buckeye will be on Marcus Freeman’s staff at Notre Dame. 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.
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.
Who should Ohio State target at defensive coordinator?
Ohio State’s national title celebration was missing a notable face on Sunday, as Buckeye Nation shortly learned that defensive coordinator Jim Knowles was leaving Columbus to take the same position at Penn State.
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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 ...
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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 ...