The Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator has a track record of success as a play caller through a lengthy career.

Ryan Day is once again dealing with the consequences of success in college football after leading Ohio State to a national championship.

The Philadelphia native and St. Joseph’s Prep alum will become Penn State ’s next defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports on Sunday. Knowles has been with Ohio State since 2022, and reportedly will be the highest-paid coordinator in college football history. The deal, according to ESPN, is worth $3.1 million over three years.

Barrett quickly transitioned into coaching following the end of a college football career that spanned from 2013-17. He had a short NFL career spending time with the New Orleans Saints (twice), Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers from 2018-19. Then spent a season in the CFL with the Edmonton Elks in 2022.

Ohio State fans and dignitaries gathered at Ohio Stadium on Sunday to celebrate the Buckeyes' 2024 national championship run. Ohio State bested Notre Dame 34-23 in the College Football Playoff National Championship last week to win its first crown since 2014 and third since 1970.

Ohio State, the first team to run the gauntlet of four playoff games on its way to the national title, celebrated with 30,000 Buckeyes fan on Sunday at Ohio Stadium. Fans braved 30-degree temperatures to welcome home a team that beat five top-10 rivals on its way to the title,