COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football coach Ryan Day had praise for defensive coordinator Jim Knowles on Sunday. While speaking at the Buckeyes' championship celebration inside Ohio Stadium, Day gave Knowles a shoutout and mentioned the defense’s dominance throughout the College Football Playoff.

According to reports, Penn State is finalizing a deal to lure defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State.

The Philadelphia native and St. Joseph’s Prep alum will become Penn State’s next defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports on Sunday. Knowles has been with Ohio State since 2022, and reportedly will be the highest-paid coordinator in college football history. The deal, according to ESPN, is worth $3.1 million over three years.

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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-4) will host the Ohio State Buckeyes (18-1) after winning 13 straight home games. It tips at 3:00 PM ET on Sunday, January 26, 2025.Ohio State’s last outing on

A battle of Big Ten unbeatens unfolds at Carver Hawkeye Arena, as the 4th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes visit the No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes for a Saturday afternoon league tilt.