Breaking News ; “For a Brighter Future ” Ohio State Football Secures Future with Contract Extensions for the following carefully selected super sta…

The Ohio State Buckeyes have extended four of their assistant coaches through 2025. Buckeyes defensive line coach Larry Johnson, tight ends coach Keenan Bailey and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles also received contract extensions. These fixes varied in duration, but ensured that every coach would be in the Scarlet and Gray through at least the 2025 season. In addition, former cornerback Tim Walton was promoted to assistant head coach. The move also included a two-year contract extension that will keep Walton in Columbus until 2026.

Walton played a big role in Ohio State’s impressive offseason, recruiting several quality defensive ends to the program. Walton’s performances helped land the commitments of five-star recruit Aaron Scott Jr. (2024) and Na’eem Offord (2025) and former Alabama Crimson Tide cornerback Caleb Down. Knowles had an excellent second year as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator. Last season, the Buckeyes finished third in total defense and second in the nation in scoring. Part of Knowles’ success was due to a defensive line led by Larry Johnson. “The Rushmen,” as they are known, totaled 33.5 tackles for loss and 18 sacks in 12 games last season.

In the end, Bailey’s tight ends were decisive, drawing the attention of opposing quarterbacks away from receivers like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka. One of Bailey’s products, Cade Stover, is the third-best available at his position and a projected third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. With the promotion of Walton and running backs coach James Laurinaitis (a former graduate assistant), Ohio State coach Ryan Day’s assistant coaching staff is now complete.