June 26, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes: Salaries for 3 newest assistants released


Jan. 20—Ohio State football coach Ryan Day has added four assistants to his staff since the end of the season, and they will make a combined $3.85 million this year. Leading the way is new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who began Jan. 2 at a salary of $1.9 million. On Jan. 10, Justin Frye signed a deal to become offensive line coach and associate head coach for offense at a salary of $800,000. He will also get a lump sum of $51,389. Three days later, Perry Eliano signed a deal to become safeties coach at a salary of $450,00, and Tim Walton signed on to become secondary coach and cornerbacks coach Jan. 14 for a salary of $700,000. All of the term sheets include bonuses for winning the Big Ten East division, winning the conference championship game, making a bowl and winning nine games, making a non-semifinal College Football Playoff…

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