After weeks of rumors about the Sooners pursuing Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, a report suggests that he'll be going elsewhere.

Ohio State’s defensive coordinator is celebrating winning a national championship with a new contract — from one of their rivals. After guiding the Buckeyes defense for three seasons, Jim Knowles is jumping ship to Penn State after the Nittany Lions offered him a three-year contract worth $3.

Ohio State football will host its national championship celebration Sunday. After that, perhaps there will finally be a decision made by Jim Knowles, whom Oklahoma covets for its DC vacancy.

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.

Jim Knowles has formally accepted a defensive coordinator job away from Ohio State, according to multiple reports.

One of the coaches that helped lead Ohio State to its 2024 national championship is reportedly heading to a Big Ten rival. Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is set to take the same position at Penn State,

Ohio State is losing one of its coaches from its national championship team to a rival Big Ten school. Jim Knowles, who was Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, is leaving the Buckeyes to become the defensive coordinator at Penn State.

The departure of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles adds a challenge for Ohio State, which was already dealing with heavy roster turnover on defense.

Knowles has carved out a stellar career for himself. His stock took off as Oklahoma State’s defensive coordinator from 2018-21. He’s been at Ohio State since 2022, producing top defenses and first-round picks. He might be the best DC in the country.

A celebration of Ohio State’s national championship drew around 30,000 fans to Ohio Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Ohio State has reportedly offered defensive coordinator Jim Knowles a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid DC in college

Oklahoma has been linked to Knowles for the last couple of weeks, but the Sooners now face tough competition for Knowles’ services according to a report. Per FootballScoop, Penn State is prepared to offer Knowles $3.2 million annually.