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What will Jim Knowles do?

The Ohio State DC is in high demand. And his choice will likely have a domino effect on the rest of the market.

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Jan 25, 2025
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Ohio State won the national title. The Buckeyes finished No. 1 nationally in total defense, yards per play D and scoring D. Naturally, the architect of that defense is in popular demand.

What will Jim Knowles do?

One thing made clear this week, per a source: Nothing until Ohio State’s championship parade is complete on Sunday.

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From there, though, there are DC openings at Oklahoma, Penn State and Notre Dame. There could be a fourth blueblood opening, too, if Wink Martindale were to leave Michigan for the NFL.

Knowles did little to put out any fires last week in Atlanta when he was asked about rumors linking him to Oklahoma.

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