While the current members of the Ohio State football team can spend the next nine months celebrating a national title at the collegiate level, a former player can join them in their championship status.

Ohio State needs a new defensive coordinator following the departure of Jim Knowles, and the Buckeyes have reportedly interviewed a longtime NFL coach with three Super Bowl titles to his name. Knowles' move to Big Ten rival Penn State was one of the most surprising developments of the offseason thus far.

Ohio State football has seen some of the best players in the NFL walk through its doors.

Coach Ryan Day, while speaking with reporters after his presentation at the Ohio High School Football Coaches’ Association clinic last week, said he expects the Buckeyes to finalize some staff changes this week.