When Allen was calling plays from up top, it was analyst (and quasi-linebackers coach) Dan Connor who relayed calls in to Kobe King. It’s unclear if Knowles, Connor or someone else will have that responsibility on game days.

Knowles won a national title as Ohio State's defensive coordinator last month. He is happy to relocate to a program he followed as a child.

The Penn State Nittany Lions football team officially introduced new defensive coordiantor Jim Knowles to the media on Tuesday, Feb, 4. The newest defensive leader under head coach James Franklin, addressed the assembled reporters in Pegula Ice Arena due to the construction at Beaver Stadium.