Ohio State football coach Ryan Day had praise for defensive coordinator Jim Knowles on Sunday. While speaking at the Buckeyes' championship celebration inside Ohio Stadium, Day gave Knowles a shoutout and mentioned the defense’s dominance throughout the College Football Playoff.

Ohio State fans and dignitaries gathered at Ohio Stadium on Sunday to celebrate the Buckeyes' 2024 national championship run. Ohio State bested Notre Dame 34-23 in the College Football Playoff National Championship last week to win its first crown since 2014 and third since 1970.

Here are three potential options who could fill the Ohio State Buckeyes' defensive coordinator vacancy in 2025.

Barrett quickly transitioned into coaching following the end of a college football career that spanned from 2013-17. He had a short NFL career spending time with the New Orleans Saints (twice), Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers from 2018-19. Then spent a season in the CFL with the Edmonton Elks in 2022.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State athletics director Ross Bjork stood behind Ryan Day when many wanted the football coach removed. Now, after Day led the Buckeyes to a College Football Playoff National Championship, Bjork is maintaining his trust.

After having their season ended at the hands of the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Cotton Bowl, the Texas Longhorns could reportedly be looking toward Col

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

The Bucknuts team has its finger on the pulse of Ohio State transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more

Penn State football reportedly will make former Ohio State Buckeye Jim Knowles the highest-paid assistant coach in the nation.

Penn State brought on Jim Knowles to close the gap between the Nittany Lions and Ohio State. Did the move get the job done?

James Franklin and new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles released statements after Knowles was hired on Monday.