© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation Knowles was a finalist for the award, which is given to the best assistant in college football, when he was at Oklahoma State last season. Ohio State first-year defensive coordinator Jim Knowles was named on Monday afternoon as one of 15 semifinalists for the Broyles Award, which is presented annually to the best assistant in college football. Knowles has turned around a defense that gave up 372.6 yards and 22.8 points per game last season, as the Buckeyes allow just 283.4 yards and 16.9 points this fall, good for ninth and 10th in the country, respectively. They’ve also forced 17 turnovers, including 10 interceptions and seven fumble recoveries. Ohio State returned three of those turnovers for scores, which is tied for eighth-most in the country, including pick-sixes by linebacker Tommy Eichenberg and defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau against Iowa and Penn State, respectively, as well…
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