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Playoff or bust for LSU’s Brian Kelly? Plus, Penn State doubles down with Jim Knowles hire

Today, we’re talking about the offseason’s early winner, Brian Kelly’s do-or-die year at LSU and changes to the College Football Playoff. Let’s go:

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Penn State hires Jim Knowles from Ohio State, making him college football's highest-paid defensive coordinator

Knowles, a Philadelphia native with strong ties to the Northeast, transformed the Buckeyes' defense during an impressive three-year stint. Ohio State ranked top three in total defense each of the past two seasons and led the nation by holding opponents to 254.6 yards per game and 4.2 yards per play during a historic campaign.

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2 College Football Playoff Teams Reportedly Trying To Hire Ohio State's Jim Knowles

Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is in high demand after helping Ohio State win this year's national title. According to FootballScoop, Oklahoma, Penn State, and Notre Dame are all trying to poach Knowles from Ohio State.

Jim Knowles says Penn State football was 'everything' to him in first comments after OSU exit

Former Ohio State defensive coordinator said in an address to Penn State players that the Nittany Lions were 'everything' to ...

Jim Knowles contract: New Penn State defensive coordinator can eclipse $4 million with lucrative bonuses

Already boasting the largest salary among college football assistants, Knowles' contract allows him to hit astronomical ...

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5 Jim Knowles replacements Ohio State can nab to keep Buckeyes defense dominant

Guerrieri represents the continuity option. He's a Knowles guy through and through, initially coming with him to Ohio State as a senior analyst back in 2022. After a year apart at Indiana in 2023, ...

Ohio State football safety Caleb Downs on Jim Knowles' departure: 'It was sad to hear'

Ohio State star safety Caleb Downs gave his reaction on Monday to the departure of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who ...

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Penn State football paying Jim Knowles big money may be sign of things to come for Nittany Lions

Penn State football entered rarified air by stealing Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from the defending ...

Early look at 2025 College Football Playoff, Heisman Trophy and conference title predictions

Week 1 of the 2025 college football season features a loaded slate, including LSU at Clemson, Notre Dame at Miami and Alabama ...

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