Ohio State offers to make Jim Knowles highest-paid DC in nation, but there’s a catch…

Ohio State offers to make Jim Knowles highest-paid DC in nation, but there’s a catch

The Buckeyes are trying to lock down their DC.

Ohio State football is fresh off of a national championship, but already thinking about the future. Ohio State is offering defensive coordinator Jim Knowles a contract that would make him the highest-paid DC in the country, per On3. Knowles is going to be pursued though by several schools, as several major programs also need a DC.

Knowles is currently making about $2.2 million at the school per year, according to the outlet. He’s behind a few other coordinators in his salary, including LSU DC Blake Baker.

Knowles’ defense at Ohio State this season was no. 1 nationally in yards allowed per play. The Buckeyes allowed just 4.19 yards per play. The Ohio State defense improved statistically each year with Knowles at the helm.

Ohio State just won the CFP final after defeating four teams in powerful fashion. Ohio State ripped past Tennessee and Oregon, and also eased past Texas. The squad then had some troubles against Notre Dame but was able to push past the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame is actually one of the schools needing a new defensive coordinator, and would certainly love to pry Knowles away from Columbus. Penn State and Oklahoma are also looking for someone at that position.

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