Jim Knowles has reshaped the Ohio State defense in his three years in Columbus, with 2024 marking the culmination. The Buckeyes rank No. 1 in team defense, allowing 251.1 yards and just 12.2 points. After forcing a goal-line stand in the Cotton Bowl, they’ll have a shot to win the program’s first national title in a decade on Monday night.
Knowles was previously the Oklahoma State defensive coordinator and has head coaching stints at Duke and Cornell. In recent weeks, his name has been tied to the Oklahoma defensive coordinator opening.
“Just trying to beat Notre Dame,” Knowles told On3 when asked about his name being floated for other jobs…