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Jim Knowles left Ohio State a national champion and got fired less than a year later

The former Ohio State defensive coordinator clearly made a terrible mistake. Now, he's without a job.

Penn State first-year defensive coordinator Jim Knowles talks with reporters during football media day in Beaver Stadium on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in State College. | Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Just last season, the Ohio State football program was the king of the college football world after winning the national championship. They went on an epic four-game run to win the national title, beating Tennessee, Oregon, Texas, and Notre Dame to do so.