Over the last four seasons (Ohio State and Oklahoma State), defenses coordinated by Knowles rank first nationally in total defense (284.8), second in scoring defense (15.7) and third down ...

2 days ago · Knowles, 59, arrives at Penn State for his 38th year of coaching, a career that began at Cornell, his alma mater, and ascended to winning a national championship with Ohio State last season.

Knowles is a Pennsylvania native, one potential reason for his interest in becoming Penn State’s defensive coordinator. The 59-year-old was raised in Philadelphia and graduated from St. Joseph ...

3 days ago · Penn State head coach James Franklin called Knowles “a strong strategist and excellent defensive mind.” The hiring is a homecoming of sorts for Knowles, who grew up in the Philadelphia area. He played collegiately at Cornell before going into coaching.

2 days ago · Penn State made the move official on Monday: Jim Knowles will be the next Nittany Lions defensive coordinator just a week after leading Ohio State to a national championship. The hire has sent ...

3 days ago · Penn State reportedly made Knowles the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football, signing him to a three-year contract that will pay him $3.1 million per season.

3 days ago · UNIVERSITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn State Football has announced Jim Knowles as its new defensive coordinator, marking a high-profile addition to the coaching staff. Knowles, who most recently led Ohio State’s No. 1-ranked defense in 2024, brings a wealth of experience and success to the Nittany Lions. Head Coach James Franklin welcomed the ...

4 days ago · Penn State football: Jim Knowles was a head coach. Knowles is the third straight Penn State defensive coordinator with head coaching experience — a quality James Franklin has touted repeatedly ...

4 days ago · Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has signed a deal to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State, it was announced Monday.. Knowles has a three-year deal that will average $3.1 ...

4 days ago · The Philadelphia native and St. Joseph’s Prep alum will become Penn State’s next defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports on Sunday. Knowles has been with Ohio State since 2022, and reportedly will be the highest-paid coordinator in college football history. The deal, according to ESPN, is worth $3.1 million over three years.