Jim Knowles, Penn State

Jim Knowles says Penn State football was 'everything' to him in first comments after OSU exit
Former Ohio State defensive coordinator said in an address to Penn State players that the Nittany Lions were 'everything' to him growing up
Jim Knowles contract: New Penn State defensive coordinator can eclipse $4 million with lucrative bonuses
Already boasting the largest salary among college football assistants, Knowles' contract allows him to hit astronomical numbers
2 College Football Playoff Teams Reportedly Trying To Hire Ohio State's Jim Knowles
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is in high demand after helping Ohio State win this year's national title. According to FootballScoop, Oklahoma, Penn State, and Notre Dame are all trying to poach Knowles from Ohio State.
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Jim Knowles on Penn State Football: 'This Is Where I Want to Be'
Jim Knowles, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, brought his Penn State football history and some Philly ethos to his first meeting with the Nittany Lions. Knowles, whom Penn State hired away from Ohio State, introduced himself to the team this week, telling players and fellow coaches, "This is where I want to be."
Ohio State football needs a new DC after Jim Knowles jumps to Penn State
However, Knowles wasn’t in attendance. About an hour later, reports surfaced that Knowles is leaving Ohio State to serve as Penn State’s next defensive coordinator. The move leaves Day searching for a replacement. Here’s who he might consider as he enters his seventh season as the Buckeyes' head coach.
Penn State lures defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Penn State has lured Tom Knowles away from Ohio State. The Nittany Lions have hired Knowles to serve as their defensive coordinator.
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Guerrieri represents the continuity option. He's a Knowles guy through and through, initially coming with him to Ohio State as a senior analyst back in 2022. After a year apart at Indiana in 2023, Knowles missed him so much that he convinced Day to bring him back to Columbus, where he spent this past season as safeties coach.
Penn State hiring DC Jim Knowles from Ohio State, making him highest-paid coordinator in CFB
Jim Knowles is expected to take the same position at Penn State, as first reported by Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger. The two sides are finalizing a three-year deal reportedly worth $3.1 million per season, making him the first college football coordinator to earn an annual salary of at least $3 million.
‘I Hate This’ – Ohio State Fans Stunned as Jim Knowles Leaves for Big Ten Rival Penn State
The Penn State Nittany Lions pulled off a major coaching shake-up, luring defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from the Ohio State Buckeyes. For Knowles, this move is a dream come true — he’s always wanted to be part of the Nittany Lions program.
Jim Knowles’ Ohio State betrayal benefits Penn State more than you realize
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.
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