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Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles responded Saturday during to the rumors linking him to OU's opening.

Don’t be surprised to see Norman or the state of Oklahoma as a big viewing market for the national championship despite the absence of, you know, OU. Sooner fans are going to tune in for the belief, the hope that the defensive coordinator for 2025 is coaching his final game Monday evening for Ohio State.

Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles was asked about rumors connecting him to an opening with Oklahoma football. Here's what he said.

After replacing Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby as OC, Littrell was fired in October, when Finley was promoted to play-caller on an interim basis, as was Johns to coach the QBs. Finley remains on staff to coach the tight ends, but Johns is now coaching quarterbacks at Oklahoma State.

Ohio State DC Jim Knowles was dismissive of job offer rumors ahead of College Football Playoff National Championship Game vs. Notre Dame

Ohio State’s run to the National Championship has been a special one and one more win would cap off the Buckeyes’ first title in a decade. The Buckeyes have gotten a strong showing from both the offense and defense throughout the playoff.