After weeks of rumors about the Sooners pursuing Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, a report suggests that he'll be going elsewhere.

Ohio State’s defensive coordinator is celebrating winning a national championship with a new contract — from one of their rivals.

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 last few days has produced plenty of intrigue regarding the future of Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Knowles has been the Buckeyes' DC the last two years and was instrumental in helping the program win the national championship this season.

Even throughout Ohio State’s run to the College Football Playoff national championship, there was no shortage of buzz regarding the possibility of Oklahoma poaching Buckeyes defensive ...

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 hired Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator after he helped Ohio State win the national championship, according to multiple reports. The Buckeyes had hoped to keep the 59-year-old Knowles, who also was pursued by Oklahoma and Notre Dame.

Knowles has reportedly agreed to become the new defensive coordinator for James Franklin at Penn State. OU football radio play-by-play man Toby Rowland, who also works for KWTV in Oklahoma City, first reported Knowles to State College on Sunday, with Yahoo Sports and ESPN confirming.

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.

Penn State football coach James Franklin announced the hiring of Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator Monday morning.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are riding high off a national championship season in which the defense was phenomenal throughout the year. Now, it appears that the defense is about to be shaken up. According to a report by Toby Rowland the voice of the Oklahoma Sooners,

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.