Jim Knowles, Ohio State’s national-title winning defensive coordinator, is being targeted by Franklin and the Nittany Lions. But Penn State is far from the only program in the mix.

Ohio State has made Jim Knowles a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football is doing its part to retain defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. The Buckeyes have made Knowles an offer that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football, according to multiple reports.