Candidates, hot board, names to watch by Buckeyes experts

Ohio State defensive coordinator search: Candidates, hot board, names to watch by Buckeyes experts
Jim Knowles made college football history over the weekend, becoming the highest paid defensive coordinator ever when he jumped from Ohio State to Penn State for a salary that will reportedly top $3 million per year.
Ohio State football defensive coordinator search: Updating the latest movement
Here’s a round-up of the latest news pertinent to Ohio State’s defensive coordinator search. Former Wisconsin defensive coordinator — and interim head coach (2022) — Jim Leonhard seems to be staying put in the NFL.
Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Candidates: Oregon Ducks' Chris Hampton, Buckeyes' Matt Guerrieri
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left the Buckeyes program in a surprising turn of events, accepting the same job with the Penn State Nittany Lions
OU football program 'very close' on defensive coordinator hire, Joe Castiglione says
Athletic director Joe Castiglione said Thursday the OU football program is in the midst of searching for a defensive coordinator, and general manager.
AD Joe Castiglione updates OU football’s defensive coordinator, general manager searches
The Sooners still have not announced a defensive coordinator, but the hire may not be far away, according to athletic director Joe Castiglione.
Former Ohio State assistant coach named Notre Dame defensive coordinator: Buckeye Breakfast
The Irish, fresh off losing a national title game to the Buckeyes, reportedly hired defensive coordinator Chris Ash on Wednesday. The deal is expected to be finalized shortly.
Internal hire for defensive coordinator maybe obvious choice for Ohio State football
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8 potential Ohio State football defensive coordinator candidates to replace Jim Knowles
As Ryan Day looks to hire his fourth defensive coordinator in seven seasons, here are potential candidates to replace Jim Knowles.
Penn State hires Jim Knowles from Ohio State, making him college football's highest-paid defensive coordinator
Knowles, a Philadelphia native with strong ties to the Northeast, transformed the Buckeyes' defense during an impressive three-year stint. Ohio State ranked top three in total defense each of the past two seasons and led the nation by holding opponents to 254.6 yards per game and 4.2 yards per play during a historic campaign.
Ohio State football’s next defensive coordinator has a gift waiting for him in Columbus
The Ohio State football team is losing a ton on defense, including the man in charge of coordinating it. Jim Knowles, heading to Penn State, won’t be part of the Buckeyes’ defensive reset. He leaves head coach Ryan Day behind to juggle a media tour following a national title,
Who should Ohio State target at defensive coordinator?
Ohio State’s national title celebration was missing a notable face on Sunday, as Buckeye Nation shortly learned that defensive coordinator Jim Knowles was leaving Columbus to take the same position at Penn State.
Ohio State football may lose offensive line coach, Justin Frye
Ohio State football is coming off one of the most impressive national championship runs in college football history, but that ...
Notre Dame expected to hire ex-Rutgers coach Chris Ash as replacement for Al Golden at defensive coordinator
Notre Dame is set to hire Chris Ash as its defensive coordinator, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reports. The former Rutgers coach ...