Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has been named as a finalist for the Frank Broyles Award, given annually to the top assistant coach in college football.
Knowles was on a list of 15 semifinalists last week and when that list was whittled down to five finalists, Knowles remained. In between these two announcements, he called a defense that shut out Oklahoma’s high-powered offense in the second half of a Bedlam win.
Oklahoma State currently boasts the No. 5 scoring defense in the country, is No. 3 in total defense, and the Cowboys leads the nation in third-down conversion defense and sacks.