While everyone in college football is already talking about Penn State's new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, it's possible that not everyone is realizing how much his betrayal of Ohio State benefits his new club.

Jim Knowles made a rare move by leaving Ohio State — just after the Buckeyes won the national championship — to join Big Ten rival Penn State. His decision, confirmed on Jan. 27, wasn’t a surprise to his players,

The Ohio State Buckeyes coach was asked if the Los Angeles Lakers star could play for the CFP national champions.

Anytime a team wins a national championship like the Ohio State Buckeyes just did, the players in the spotlight get the accolades for making the team successful. But head coach Ryan Day shared recognition for some players who don’t receive the same amount of attention.