Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Candidates: Oregon Ducks’ Chris Hampton, Buckeyes’ Matt Guerrieri
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles was hired by the Penn State Nittany Lions in the same job. Who will Buckeyes coach Ryan Day hire to replace Knowles? Oregon Ducks safety coach Chris Hampton is reportedly a candidate, as is Buckeyes safety coach Matt Guerrieri.
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left the Buckeyes program in a surprising turn of events, accepting the same job with the Penn State Nittany Lions and coach James Franklin. Knowles’ decision has left Ohio State coach Ryan Day with a decision. Who will the Buckeyes hire as their next defensive coordinator?
Oregon Ducks safeties coach and co-defensive coordinator Chris Hampton was listed by On3’s Pete Nakos as an early candidate for the job. Hampton joined Oregon coach Dan Lanning in Eugene after Lanning’s first season with the Ducks, and the secondary coach made an immediate impact.
