COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF Preview w/ JIM KNOWLES, #ohiostatefootball defensive coordinator & LB coach

Jim Knowles is in his third season as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Ohio State University. His first Ohio State defense finished higher in 2022 in all four major defensive categories than in 2021, including significant improvements in total defense and passing defense. Ohio State was 14th in total defense in 2022 (321.5 ypg); 59th in 2021 (372.6); 24th in scoring defense (21.0 ppg) vs. 38th (22.8 ppg); 26th in rushing defense (121.1) vs. 28th (126.7); and 26th in passing defense (200.5) vs. 96th (245.8). The 2024 campaign is Knowles’ 37th season in collegiate coaching and it will also represent his 17th year as a defensive coordinator and his 13th as a linebackers coach. *Welcome to the Official YouTube Channel of the North Carolina Sports Network!* Your go-to destination for all things sports in North Carolina, we tell the stories behind the players, events, and rich sports culture of the Old North State. From the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS, PGA Tour and NASCAR to the epicenter of college athletics, we provide comprehensive coverage, insightful analysis, and community discussions. 💬 Did you enjoy this video? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✅ Subscribe to the North Carolina Sports Network now! Click here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNCSportsNet Join us as we celebrate North Carolina sports, where history is made and legends are born. 🖥 Discover the vibrant world of North Carolina sports on our website, where you’ll find a collection of stories, exclusive content, and in-depth analyses on our website, ncsportsnetwork.com/ 📲 Follow us and listen to our podcast on your preferred platforms! - Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/thencsportsnet/ - TikTok ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thencsportsnet - Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/TheNCSportsNet - Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/TheNCSportsNet 🎧 Listen to our podcast on: - Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ncsportsnetwork - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/north-carolina-sports-network/id1697360336 - And other platforms: https://linktr.ee/northcarolinasportsnetwork #NorthCarolinaSportsNetwork