After losing defensive coordinator Tom Allen to the Clemson Tigers, Penn State coach James Franklin needed to find a replacement capable of keeping the defense at a championship level. It’s safe to say he accomplished that goal. Ohio State DC Jim Knowles helped make the Buckeyes defense one of the best in the country this season, and he will now …

Florida State football took a big hit in its recruiting class of 2026 as five-star quarterback Brady Smigiel decommitted on Sunday evening. This was first reported by On3 Sports. Smigiel, a California native, pledged to the Seminoles since last summer after making multiple trips to the campus. He has been on the rise in his recruiting efforts, receiving offers from …

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has agreed to a more lucrative deal than the one detailed in the memorandum of understanding he signed in December, according to source with knowledge of the situation. Haines had previously signed a MOU worth $1.8 million annually over three years, but the terms have improved on the heels of high-profile defensive coordinator …

Ohio State football celebrated its national championship victory on Sunday inside Ohio Stadium. For a moment, gathered Buckeyes fans thought there was more to celebrate. During his speech at the team’s championship celebration, defensive lineman Jack Sawyer joked about returning to play another year for his hometown team. REQUIRED READING: Celebrate Ohio State’s CFP championship with these books, posters and …