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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.
What Ohio State football’s Jim Knowles said about rumors connecting him to Oklahoma
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles was asked about rumors connecting him to an opening with Oklahoma football. Here's what he said.
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.
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.
What did Ohio State's Jim Knowles say about OU defensive coordinator rumors?
In recent days, current Ohio State and former Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has been heavily linked to Oklahoma’s DC vacancy.
Top defensive coordinator candidate finally speaks up about rumors regarding Oklahoma Sooners connection
So for the last few weeks, the Sooners have been without a defensive coordinator and an assistant general manager, yet have landed some big-time defensive recruits. However, even
Ohio State football defensive coordinator sidesteps rumors of departure
If Jim Knowles has any plans to leave his current job, he is giving no early indications. Amid ongoing rumors, the Ohio State defensive coordinator shrugged off a question about his future, saying he is only focused on the Buckeyes’ upcoming matchup with Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles hopes to light victory cigar, add CFP title to lengthy resume
Jim Knowles is at his most comfortable hiding in an office, door closed, with a cup of coffee as he dissects plays and draws ...
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.
Ohio State Coach's Six-Word Response to New Job Rumors Before National Championship
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Ryan Day-Lou Holtz feud: Why Ohio State football coach lashed out at Notre Dame legend
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Why Jim Knowles leaving Ohio State for OU football is unlikely but not impossible
Ask the OU football coach about the Sooners' offense ... He’s a genius':How Jim Knowles became a mad scientist, torturing the Big 12 with Oklahoma State's defense It’s not that OU would ...
Former Oklahoma State DC Set to Coach National Championship Game
A former Cowboy coach is set to compete for the national championship. On Monday night, the first champion of the 12-team ...