The Big Ten entered the season with nine new offensive coordinators and eight new defensive coordinators sprinkled throughout the league. GO DEEPER Oregon is the class of the Big Ten and a beacon for all realignment newcomers Ohio State: Jim Knowles, defensive coordinator The Buckeyes’ defensive stats are great. The Buckeyes defense has been good in Knowles’ three seasons at …
Penn State named former Indiana head coach Tom Allen its new defensive coordinator Tuesday. Penn State’s defense led the FBS in yards per play allowed this season under Manny Diaz, who left to become the Duke head coach. Penn State’s defense finished the regular season first in total defense, a mark that Franklin said realistically will be challenging for the …
