Jim Knowles continues to receive national acclaim for his contributions to Ohio State this season.
The Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation named the OSU defensive coordinator one of 15 semifinalists for the Broyles Award, an honor presented to the top assistant coach in college football.
Other semifinalists include Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, Florida State defensive coordinator Adam Fuller, Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker, James Madison defensive coordinator Bryant Haines, Louisville defensive coordinator Ron English, LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, Missouri defensive line coach Kevin Peoples, Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein, Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz, Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski, UCLA defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn and Washington offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb.