Jim Knowles, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, brought his Penn State football history and some Philly ethos to his first meeting with the Nittany Lions. Knowles, whom Penn State hired away from Ohio State, introduced himself to the team this week, telling players and fellow coaches, "This is where I want to be."

Ohio State’s defensive coordinator is celebrating winning a national championship with a new contract — from one of their rivals.

The Nittany Lions reportedly made the former Ohio State assistant college football's highest-paid defensive coordinator.