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Penn State thought it finally got a leg up on Ohio State back in January when defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left Columbus for Happy Valley to become the highest-paid assistant coach in college football.

It ended up being a temporary setback, and in the long run made the Buckeyes better. ×

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