Here are three potential options who could fill the Ohio State Buckeyes' defensive coordinator vacancy in 2025.

Penn State football reportedly will make former Ohio State Buckeye Jim Knowles the highest-paid assistant coach in the nation.

According to reports, Penn State is finalizing a deal to lure defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State.

But it must be pointed out that Ryan Day made at least $11 million this year, and unless he is incredibly naive, that is unfortunately part of the deal. It's the same in the pros, maybe even more so.

On Sunday, it was revealed that Jim Knowles, the now-ex-defensive coordinator for Ohio State, would depart for a lucrative deal to join coach James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions next fall.

A campus, city and fan base that expects success finally broke through, reclaiming its spot atop the college football throne.

Former NFL quarterback for the New York Giants, Eli Manning, told Fox News Digital he thought Ohio State University was the better of the two teams but that Notre Dame did a great job of fighting back and ensuring a tight game.

When Vice President-elect JD Vance takes the oath of office Monday afternoon, he will be the first Ohio State University alumnus to serve as VP. His alma mater, however, doesn't have any plans to recognize Vance's new position.

Ohio State football just lost a talented defensive lineman in the transfer portal as Ryan Day and company begin their road to a title defense

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Here's an early projection of what the Ohio State Buckeyes' lineup could look like heading prior to the 2025 season.