Ohio State had offered Knowles a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football. Michigan’s Wink Martindale will make $2.75 million in 2025.

Tapping into Knowles’ brilliance could be the difference between a top-10 unit and one that pushes Penn State to be the ...

Vic Fangio of the Eagles is believed to be the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the NFL ($4.5 million), according to a Front Office Sports. Ohio State offered to make Knowles the highest-paid ...

Penn State football coach James Franklin confirmed the news Monday morning. “Join me in welcoming Jim Knowles back to his home in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the Defensive Coordinator of ...

Three years later Knowles has accomplished that goal as Buckeyes are the first national champions of the 12-team College Football Playoff ... to find his third defensive coordinator.

Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left the Buckeyes program ... Irish during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. / Mark J.

Penn State football officially hired Jim Knowles as its next defensive coordinator on Monday. Knowles signed a three-year deal, averaging $3.1 million each season, reported by Pete Thamel of ESPN.

Ohio State had offered Knowles a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football. Michigan’s Wink Martindale will make $2.75 million in 2025. Knowles ...

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