Jim Knowles is expected to take the same position at Penn State, as first reported by Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger. The two sides are finalizing a three-year deal reportedly worth $3.1 million per season, making him the first college football coordinator to earn an annual salary of at least $3 million.

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.

Jim Knowles gave Ohio State one reason not to celebrate during Sunday's championship parade. According to multiple reports, Knowles is leaving the Buckeyes for a Big Ten rival. Penn State is expected to hire Knowles with a contract that will make him the nation's highest-paid defensive coordinator.