After weeks of rumors about the Sooners pursuing Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, a report suggests that he'll be going elsewhere.
Penn State hiring Jim Knowles
Oklahoma is targeting Arkansas State defensive coordinator Nate Dreiling for a staff position, sources told FootballScoop.
It would’ve been an incredibly splashy hire for Venables after 2024 defensive coordinator Zac Alley left for the same position at West Virginia, but that won’t make or break Venables’ time in Norman.
The Oklahoma Sooners may be close to filling out their coaching staff. According to George Stoia of SoonerScoop.com, the Sooners are targeting the recently hired Arkansas State defensive coordinator Nate Dreiling to join the staff.
Penn State introduced new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to the staff this week after prying him away from Ohio State. There appears to be much drama
Former Ohio State defensive coordinator said in an address to Penn State players that the Nittany Lions were 'everything' to him growing up
Maybe it was mostly about showing him the money, but if Jim Knowles loved working at Ohio State, leaving for Penn State was a funny way of showing it.
Ohio State’s defensive coordinator is celebrating winning a national championship with a new contract — from one of their rivals.
Oklahoma has yet to hire its new defensive coordinator for 2025, and its athletic director explained when that might happen.
Athletic director Joe Castiglione said Thursday the OU football program is in the midst of searching for a defensive coordinator, and general manager.
Knowles will make Penn State's defense one of the best in the country, but his addition might help the offense too.