Jim Knowles’ recent decision increases the likelihood that Brent Venables will go back to calling defense. Some think that’s not such a bad thing. Will it be OU's best option?

It would’ve been an incredibly splashy hire for Venables after 2024 defensive coordinator Zac Alley left for the same position at West Virginia, but that won’t make or break Venables’ time in Norman.

Former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Bob Stoops shared his thoughts on the potential of bringing Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to Norman.

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The guys take on Jim Knowles, what Brent Venables will do next, big recruiting news, the big week for Sooners in the NFL plus lots more.

Ohio State DC Jim Knowles was dismissive of job offer rumors ahead of College Football Playoff National Championship Game vs. Notre Dame

Jim Knowles, the best defensive coordinator in college football, would be great at OU. But would sky-high salary be good for Sooners in this NIL era?

Speaking at media day ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game on Saturday, Knowles sidestepped the question. Knowles was the third-highest paid assistant in college football in 2024, earning $2.2 million. He remains under contract through 2026. Oklahoma paid Alley $850,000.

First is Jim Knowles accepting the Penn State DC position ... "No one’s taking up a plate and offering relief for Brent Venables’ program in 2025, which is coming off a disappointing finish ...