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Jim Knowles' performance vs Oregon shows he made wrong decision to leave Ohio State

The former Ohio State defensive coordinator decided to leave the Buckeyes for Penn State. It seems he made the wrong call.

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

The Ohio State football program had the best defense in the country last season, especially during the College Football Playoff. Jim Knowles had the defense playing as well as they had at any point last season, and it showed.