USATSI Ohio State coach Ryan Day announced Tuesday that Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has been hired to serve in the same role with the Buckeyes. Knowles will head to Columbus, Ohio, after a wildly successful stint heading up the defense for the Cowboys from 2018-21. “I have offered a position on the Ohio State football staff to Oklahoma State University defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and he has accepted it,” Day said. “Starting Jan. 2, Knowles will be the Buckeyes’ new defensive coordinator. What is most important at this time is that we put our players in the best position possible to finish this season with a win in the Rose Bowl. To that end, we will continue our planning and preparation for the game with our current staff of 10 assistant coaches.” Knowles led a Cowboys defense that finished the regular season third in the nation in total…
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