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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football is doing its part to retain defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.
The Buckeyes have made Knowles an offer that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football, according to multiple reports.
Michigan’s Wink Martindale, who is in line to make $2.75 million next year, currently holds that title. Knowles currently makes $2.2 million after getting a contract extension last year.
Ohio State’s offer comes as Knowles is fielding interest from various programs.
Notre Dame and Penn State currently have defensive coordinator openings, and reports have surfaced linking Knowles to the jobs. Oklahoma is also in the mix, a source with knowledge of the situation told cleveland.com .
Knowles helped lead Ohio State to a national title this season by fielding the best defense in the country, according to multiple statistical categories.
The Buckeyes led the nation in total defense and scoring defense.
Tom Allen left Penn State to go to Clemson, which created an opening at defensive coordinator for coach James Franklin.
Notre Dame lost Al Golden to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Oklahoma’s Zac Alley left for West Virginia’s defensive coordinator opening.
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The Ohio State football team is facing tough competition in their efforts to retain defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. With several schools reportedly expressing interest in hiring Knowles away from the Buckeyes, Ohio State is working hard to keep their defensive mastermind on staff.
Knowles, who joined Ohio State just this past year, has already made a significant impact on the team’s defense. Under his leadership, the Buckeyes have seen improvements in their pass rush, run defense, and overall defensive performance.
However, other schools have taken notice of Knowles’ success and are vying for his services. With his reputation as a top defensive coordinator in college football, Knowles has become a sought-after candidate for head coaching positions and other high-profile coaching roles.
Ohio State is pulling out all the stops to convince Knowles to stay, offering him a competitive salary and the support he needs to continue building the Buckeyes’ defense into a dominant force. While the competition is fierce, Ohio State is determined to keep Knowles in Columbus and continue their success on the gridiron.
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