Jim Knowles, Oklahoma and Ohio State

Ohio State DC Jim Knowles Talks Oklahoma Rumors at CFP Media Day
The Buckeyes defensive coordinator is focused on beating Notre Dame for the national championship, but he's long been rumored to be on Brent Venables' wish list
Did Oklahoma Just Hire Ohio State’s Jim Knowles? Rivals Site Sparks Speculation
Jim Knowles has established himself as one of the best defensive coordinators in college football, highlighted by leading the best scoring defense in college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2024-25.
Jim Knowles addresses Oklahoma speculation ahead of title game
Speaking at media day ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game on Saturday, Knowles sidestepped the question. Knowles was the third-highest paid assistant in college football in 2024, earning $2.2 million. He remains under contract through 2026. Oklahoma paid Alley $850,000.
Jim Knowles responds to Oklahoma Sooners rumors
After replacing Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby as OC, Littrell was fired in October, when Finley was promoted to play-caller on an interim basis, as was Johns to coach the QBs. Finley remains on staff to coach the tight ends, but Johns is now coaching quarterbacks at Oklahoma State.
Why Jim Knowles leaving Ohio State for OU football is unlikely but not impossible
Jim Knowles has a pretty good gig at Ohio State, but could he be lured to OU? Why the defensive coordinator move isn't completely impossible.
Oklahoma Legend Bob Stoops Thinks Jim Knowles Would Be a 'Home Run' Hire
Weeks after Zac Alley departed from Oklahoma in favor of West Virginia, the Sooners are rumored to be targeting Ohio State's accomplished defensive coordinator.
Rumor Swirling That Jim Knowles Could Be Leaving Ohio State
Ohio State would not have won the national championship this season without Jim Knowles. Knowles, 59, has been the Buckeyes' defensive coordinator since 2022. This year, he helped the OSU defense become one of the best units in the country,
What Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said about rumors to join OU football
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles responded Saturday during to the rumors linking him to OU's opening.
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Oklahoma reportedly prepared to offer $3 million to Ohio State assistant football coach for Sooners' DC job
Oklahoma is entering the bidding war for one of Ryan Day's top Ohio State football coaching assistants for their open defensive coordinator jobs.
15-year-old suspect following cops’ orders fatally shot 13 times, Oklahoma lawsuit says
The family of a 15-year-old boy who was shot and killed by police will receive a large settlement after suing an Oklahoma ...
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Could the Sooners poach elite CFP coach to serve as Oklahoma's next defensive coordinator?
The Oklahoma Sooners had a stunning development occur just before the new year, as defensive coordinator Zac Alley left the ...
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What Ohio State football’s Jim Knowles said about rumors connecting him to Oklahoma
ATLANTA — Ohio State football’s Jim Knowles was asked Saturday about rumors linking him to Oklahoma’s search for a defensive coordinator. As OSU prepares to face Notre Dame in the College ...
Ohio State football defensive coordinator sidesteps rumors of departure
Ohio State DC Jim Knowles was dismissive of job offer rumors ahead of College Football Playoff National Championship Game vs.
Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma rank among the top 10 most valuable college football programs
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Ohio State Assistant Gives Stern Response To Concerning Rumor
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has helped restore the Buckeyes defense back to prominence this season, ...
Website publishes errant Ohio State report
Even throughout Ohio State’s run to the College Football Playoff national championship, there was no shortage of buzz regarding the possibility of Oklahoma poaching Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim ...