Ryan Day Confirms Jim Knowles Exit Was a Blessing in Disguise With New Defense Team Statement Ryan Day flips a defensive loss into Ohio State’s biggest strength, sparking belief and confidence in a ne

Eight months ago, Buckeye Nation feared they had just watched the backbone of a championship defense walk out the door. Jim Knowles , the DC who helped Ohio State sculpt a national title run, left Columbus for Penn State. It should’ve been a vibe-killing blow for any HC to face such a scenario. But Ryan Day had other ideas. He quietly viewed it as a chance to hit ‘reset’…

That became clear on October 2 when OSU reporter Chase Brown dropped a gem on X. “Ryan Day said Ohio State’s players believe in Matt Patricia ‘s scheme, which has led to success week after week,” he wrote. That’s the story there, and Ryan Day doubled down, happy with what he’s seeing. “The guys are believing in it. They’re bought in. They’re playing with really good confidence,” he said. The Buckeyes’ HC was