Jim Knowles gave Ohio State one reason not to celebrate during Sunday's championship parade. According to multiple reports, Knowles is leaving the Buckeyes for a Big Ten rival. Penn State is expected to hire Knowles with a contract that will make him the nation's highest-paid defensive coordinator.

Penn State football reportedly will make former Ohio State Buckeye Jim Knowles the highest-paid assistant coach in the nation.

Penn State football is pulling off a major coup. The Nittany Lions are signing away defensive coordinator Jim Knowles from Ohio State, per 247 Sports. Knowles was in talks with Ohio State on a major pay raise,