The Philadelphia native and St. Joseph’s Prep alum will become Penn State ’s next defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports on Sunday. Knowles has been with Ohio State since 2022, and reportedly will be the highest-paid coordinator in college football history. The deal, according to ESPN, is worth $3.1 million over three years.

After he helped guide Ohio State to a national championship, Jim Knowles is finalizing a deal with Penn State to become the highest paid defensive coordinator in college football, ESPN reported Sunday.

According to CBS Sports’ insider Jonathan Jones, Kelly is considered a target for both the Jacksonville Jaguars and Texans OC positions. The former Oregon and UCLA head coach also could get looks in Tampa Bay and Las Vegas for their openings.

With all but one head coaching vacancy filled in the NFL, the attention now turns to who will get the offensive coordinator spots that are open around the league. And sources tell CBS Sports that at the top of the list for several teams is former NFL head coach and current Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.

Ohio State is learning that maintaining a championship squad isn't easy -- the hard way. After winning their ninth national title, the Buckeyes are exposed to