Jim Knowles is leaving Ohio State to become the defensive coordinator at Penn State, securing a contract that will make him the highest-paid coordinator in college football history.
Bob Flounders | [email protected] sources confirm that barring last second change of heart, Jim Knowles is headed to Penn State . He has notified James Franklin that he’ll accept their offer of well over $3 million to be highest paid coordinator in college football history. Knowles is from Philly.Knowles orchestrated a Buckeyes defense that played a major role in the Buckeyes’ run to the 2024 national championship. Ohio State beat Notre Dame 34-23 on Monday night in Atlanta.
Knowles is Franklin’s fifth permanent defensive coordinator in his 12 seasons at with the Lions, following Allen, Manny Diaz, Brent Pry and Bob Shoop. The Buckeyes’ defense limited Penn State’s offense to one touchdown in the last two meetings, both OSU victories. Franklin praised Knowles’ work, and his fondness for three-safety looks – something PSU prefers – prior to the 2024 Penn State-Ohio State game.
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