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After weeks of rumors about the Sooners pursuing Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, a report suggests that he'll be going elsewhere.

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 has formally accepted a defensive coordinator job away from Ohio State, according to multiple reports.

Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles responded Saturday during to the rumors linking him to OU's opening.

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.

Knowles has carved out a stellar career for himself. His stock took off as Oklahoma State’s defensive coordinator from 2018-21. He’s been at Ohio State since 2022, producing top defenses and first-round picks. He might be the best DC in the country.

That's what the Oklahoma Sooners are attempting to do with Jim Knowles, the Ohio State defensive coordinator. Now, at first, we all thought it was a pipe dream that OU fans and media were just coming up with.

In case you missed the news of the day, a day in which the Ohio State football team celebrated its 2024 College Football Playoff national championship, it appears as though OSU defensive