COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football hired Jim Knowles to apply his proven system and principles to a defense in need of a makeover. That included the Jack — the defensive end/linebacker hybrid that played a central role in Oklahoma State’s accomplished defense under Knowles in 2021. The Buckeyes tried it out last season, with second-year defensive end Jack Sawyer and now-departed Javontae Jean-Baptiste handling the role. Results were mixed, and Knowles admitted it might not have been the best fit for this roster — at least for now. One of our Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers wants to know if a similar flirtation will return this fall. Recommended Buckeyes stories Air Noland joins Ohio State football’s list of 5-star quarterback commits: Buckeyes Recruiting How many 5-star recruits will Ohio State’s 2024 recruiting class have? Hey, Stephen! More former Ohio State football players suspended by NFL for gambling Hey,…
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