Oklahoma State’s former defensive mastermind is getting richer with his latest move. On Sunday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is leaving the Buckeyes to take the same position at Penn State.

Ohio State’s defensive coordinator is celebrating winning a national championship with a new contract — from one of their rivals. After guiding the Buckeyes defense for three seasons, Jim Knowles is jumping ship to Penn State after the Nittany Lions offered him a three-year contract worth $3.

The departure of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles adds a challenge for Ohio State, which was already dealing with heavy roster turnover on defense.

Penn State has fired the biggest salvo of college football’s young offseason by hiring defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State.

Ohio State has made Jim Knowles a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is finalizing a three-year deal to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State, according to multiple reports.

Knowles has carved out a stellar career for himself. His stock took off as Oklahoma State’s defensive coordinator from 2018-21. He’s been at Ohio State since 2022, producing top defenses and first-round picks. He might be the best DC in the country.

Ohio State football will host its national championship celebration Sunday. After that, perhaps there will finally be a decision made by Jim Knowles, whom Oklahoma covets for its DC vacancy.

The Nittany Lions are set to hire Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles for the same position, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. He has yet to officially sign a contract with PSU.

Oklahoma has been linked to Knowles for the last couple of weeks, but the Sooners now face tough competition for Knowles’ services according to a report. Per FootballScoop, Penn State is prepared to offer Knowles $3.2 million annually.

Ohio State has reportedly offered defensive coordinator Jim Knowles a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid DC in college