Barrett quickly transitioned into coaching following the end of a college football career that spanned from 2013-17. He had a short NFL career spending time with the New Orleans Saints (twice), Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers from 2018-19. Then spent a season in the CFL with the Edmonton Elks in 2022.
Here are three potential options who could fill the Ohio State Buckeyes' defensive coordinator vacancy in 2025.
Ohio State fans and dignitaries gathered at Ohio Stadium on Sunday to celebrate the Buckeyes' 2024 national championship run. Ohio State bested Notre Dame 34-23 in the College Football Playoff National Championship last week to win its first crown since 2014 and third since 1970.
Ohio State football coach Ryan Day had praise for defensive coordinator Jim Knowles on Sunday. While speaking at the Buckeyes' championship celebration inside Ohio Stadium, Day gave Knowles a shoutout and mentioned the defense’s dominance throughout the College Football Playoff.
Judkins turned 194 carries into 1,060 yards and 14 touchdowns, pairing that with 22 catches for 161 yards and two touchdowns plus a Pro Football Focus grade of 88.7. Henderson turned 144 carries into 1,016 yards and 10 touchdowns, paring that with 27 catches for 284 yards and a touchdown plus an 87.9 grade.
After having their season ended at the hands of the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Cotton Bowl, the Texas Longhorns could reportedly be looking toward Col
The departure of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles adds a challenge for Ohio State, which was already dealing with heavy roster turnover on defense.
Penn State football reportedly will make former Ohio State Buckeye Jim Knowles the highest-paid assistant coach in the nation.
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"Winning a national championship was the best way to end this journey and I am excited for the next step in my football career."
The Senior Bowl can be a great place for strong first impressions, and Cleveland gets a chance to see all the QBs participating this week.