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Report: Knowles hired as OSU's defensive coordinator

Oklahoma State has hired its defensive coordinator.

Former Duke defensive coordinator Jim Knowles will call the shots for the Cowboys' defense next season, FOX's Bruce Feldman reported Monday.

OSU coach Mike Gundy also asked fans on Twitter to welcome six new members to the OSU family.

Proud to announce six new members of the Oklahoma State family. #GoPokes #okstate Shane Eachus (Ursinus College)Jim Knowles (Duke)Greg Richmond (Fairmont State)Brian Rock (Holy Cross)MK Taylor (Jacksonville State)Chris Thurmond (Formerly Rice) pic.twitter.com/uqUAWuYgYa

— Mike Gundy (@CoachGundy) January 29, 2018

Knowles spent six seasons as Cornell's coach before he joined Duke's staff.