There are some interesting possibilities on defense with solid connections to Oklahoma State.

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy is a creature of habit and he likes for the coaching carousel to settle down before he makes his move.

It's an all former Cowboys coordinators battle in the CFP semifinal between Georgia and Ohio State in the Peach Bowl. Todd Monken and Jim Knowles both worked is Stillwater.

A short two-part series on what you can expect this season out of the new Oklahoma State linebacker corps coached by Cowboys veteran defensive assistant Joe Bob Clements coming off one-game as defensive play caller.

Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy revealed on radio with Pokes Report's Robert Allen that he intends to hire his new defensive coordinator from outside the program.

Since the Cowboys got back from their Fiesta Bowl win there have been a parade of them going through head coach Mike Gundy's office saying they are heading to Ohio State.

You had the feeling it would go that way. Jim Knowles is a Buckeye now. He took a signing bonus of $138,000 when he signed his contract. Time to move on and Gundy is prepared.

Joe Bob Clements is the senior staff member on the defensive side of the football and he sure looks ready to make the move to coordinator.

Jim Knowles had an eventful day as he lost out on the Frank Broyles Award but took a new job as the defensive coordinator of the Ohio State Buckeyes

Knowles is a popular coach right now and the biggest threat to him staying in Stillwater is coming from Ohio State. However, reports are Oklahoma State and Knowles are close.

Oklahoma State defensive coordinator is up for a new contract. His players want to see it done and the head coach is also in that frame of mind.

It's a chess match that will go a long way toward deciding the Big 12 Championship Game as two of the five Frank Broyles Award finalist in Oklahoma State's Jim Knowles and Baylor's Jeff Grimes match football wits.

Oklahoma State is looking to replicate its defensive performance from early October this coming Saturday against Baylor in the Big 12 title game.

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy addressed the future of defensive coordinator and Frank Broyles Award finalist Jim Knowles. Gundy feels confident Knowles will be here. We feel confident Knowles won't allow a disruption to this postseason.

Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is one of five finalists for the Broyles Award, which is given to the nation's top assistant coach.

The coaching carousel in no on overdrive and one huge concern for Oklahoma State is keeping defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.

It took a half to get back to the way we are used to seeing the Cowboys play defense, but Malcolm, Devon, Kolby, Brock, Tyler, and the guys made it to the Bedlam party.

Jim Knowles made the next step in winning the award many feel he is so deserving of this season as college football's top coordinator or assistant coach.