Monthly Archives: January 2025

Penn State hires defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State

Penn State has hired Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator after he helped Ohio State win the national championship, according to multiple reports. The Buckeyes had hoped to keep the 59-year-old Knowles, who also was pursued by Oklahoma and Notre Dame. Football Scoop reported Penn State offered Knowles $3.2 million per year. He replaces Tom Allen, who left the Nittany Lions …

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Ohio State star RB Quinshon Judkins declares for NFL draft

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State star running back Quinshon Judkins, who scored three touchdowns in the national championship game, is leaving school early and entering the NFL draft. Judkins announced his decision on social media Friday, saying “I am forever a Buckeye and will carry my time spent on campus and playing at the Shoe with me for a lifetime.” …

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Eagles’ Kenny Gainwell being evaluated for concussion

Eagles’ Kenny Gainwell being evaluated for concussion originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles backup running back Kenny Gainwell is being evaluated for a concussion in the third quarter of the NFC Championship Game. Gainwell took a hit on the opening kickoff of the second half. He was slow to get up and after a trip to the blue medical …

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Former Oregon HC Chip Kelly is generating NFL coaching buzz

The college football offseason is upon us after Ohio State’s national championship victory over Notre Dame last week, and for most NFL teams, the offseason is already in full swing. Every year, some coaches take NFL jobs after seeing success at the collegiate level.  One coach generating some NFL buzz is former Oregon Ducks head coach Chip Kelly, the current …

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OU football misses out on Ohio State’s Jim Knowles to Penn State, per reports

NORMAN — OU football won’t be hiring Jim Knowles as the school’s new defensive coordinator. Knowles, Ohio State’s defensive coordinator the past three seasons, has reportedly agreed to a deal to become Penn State’s defensive coordinator and the highest-paid assistant in the country, KREF’s Toby Rowland reported on Sunday. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the deal is for three years with an …

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Ohio State celebrates; Knowles reportedly going to Penn State

Jan. 26—COLUMBUS — A celebration of Ohio State’s national championship drew around 30,000 fans to Ohio Stadium on Sunday afternoon. At the same time that event was going on reports surfaced that OSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is expected to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State for reportedly the highest salary of any defensive coordinator in college football. …

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Report: FSU football loses 5-star quarterback Brady Smigiel in 2026 class

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 …

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Indiana football defensive coordinator Bryant Haines gets new deal amidst interest from CFP teams

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 …

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Jack Sawyer jokes about returning to Ohio State during national championship celebration

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 …

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Indiana football hands defensive coordinator Bryant Haines new deal amidst interest from prominent competitors

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 …

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