some of the Buckeyes’ key defensive players are grappling with the departure of their defensive coordinator. Jim Knowles ...

Ohio State’s 2025 defense could look significantly different than the No. 1-ranked defense that led the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2024. That would have been the case even if Jim ...

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 and coach James Franklin.

The Ohio State Buckeyes need a new defensive coordinator. After Jim Knowles chose to leave Columbus for a job with the Big Ten rival Penn State Nittany Lions, Ryan Day will need to replace him.

The Ohio State Buckeyes had one of the best defensive ... including Penn State's defensive coordinator role. Knowles eventually received an offer from Ohio State but for less money than what ...

Ohio State fans are familiar with Hafley who served as Day’s co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach in 2019. The New Jersey native left the Buckeyes after one season to serve as ...

The importance of a top-notch defensive coordinator cannot be understated. As they say, "offense wins games while defense wins championships.