Practice Report: Jim Knowles raising already-high expectations for Buckeyes defense

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State linebackers and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles were squarely in the spotlight Tuesday afternoon following Buckeyes practice.

There was plenty to take away from the collection of defensive stars and the new defensive coordinator.

Practice No. 5 concluded with Knowles, who is the head of the linebackers room, and select linebackers, all of whom were available following the practice. Lettermen Row staffers Spencer Holbrook and Tim May return with another post-practice and availability video breaking down what they learned.

How will the Ohio State linebackers rebound after a rough season last fall? Does Jim Knowles feel like his defense is up to speed with just three weeks until the season-opener against Notre Dame? Can the starting linebackers be back up to the past standard of previous Ohio State linebackers before them?

Knowles provided plenty of clarity on how the Buckeyes are working toward where they are used to being. Behind a new linebackers coach and defensive coordinator in Knowles, the momentum and newfound energy in the linebacker room could lead to big things for Ohio State. Knowles and the Buckeyes broke it down. And Tim and Spencer react to it all in the latest Practice Report.

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