Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day announced on December 7, 2021 that Knowles had accepted the defensive coordinator position for his team effective January 2, 2022. [21]

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Jim Knowles is in his second season as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Ohio State University. His first Ohio State defense finished higher in 2022 in all four major defensive categories than in 2021, including significant improvements in total defense and passing defense.

Jan 26, 2025 · Oregon Ducks co-defensive coordinator Chris Hampton has been named as a candidate for the Ohio State DC position after Jim Knowles' departure.

Jan 20, 2025 · Knowles continued to build his reputation as a defensive unit builder while serving as Oklahoma State University’s defensive coordinator from 2018 to 2021, prior to joining Ohio State in 2021. Knowles was the third-highest-paid assistant in college football in …

Jim Knowles is in his second season as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Ohio State University. His first Ohio State defense finished higher in 2022 in all four major defensive categories than in 2021, including significant improvements in total defense and passing defense.

Dec 7, 2021 · A veteran defensive coordinator with a track record of leading successful defenses is exactly what the Buckeyes needed, and Knowles – a finalist for this year’s Broyles Award – fits that ...

Jim Knowles, the architect of one of the nation’s outstanding defenses the past two seasons at Oklahoma State University, took over as defensive coordinator at Ohio State University on Jan. 2. He also coaches the Ohio State linebackers.

Jan 26, 2025 · Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is set to take the same position at Penn State, the Nittany Lions announced Monday. The 59-year-old from Philadelphia is reportedly set to sign a...

Jan 27, 2025 · After the Ohio State Buckeyes’ historic championship run, it was announced that their defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, would be leaving to take the same position at Penn State. With that change, Ohio State will now be looking to fill the role.