Tim Walton Promoted to Assistant Head Coach; Jim Knowles, Larry Johnson and Keenan Bailey Also Receive Contract Extensions

Tim Walton's cavalcade of cornerback success has landed him a promotion.

Ohio State promoted Walton to assistant head coach and gave him a two-year contract extension through the 2026 season, per a team release.

Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, defensive line coach Larry Johnson and tight ends coach Keenan Bailey also received contract extensions. Knowles received a two-year contract extension through the 2026 season, Johnson received a two-year contract extension through the 2025 season and Bailey received a one-year contract extension through 2025.