Jim Knowles, a native of Philadelphia who attended St. Joseph's Prep, is a 37-year college football coaching veteran and brings 17 years of experience as a defensive coordinator.

Jim Knowles (born April 16, 1965) is an American college football coach and former player. He is currently the defensive coordinator at Penn State University. Knowles served as the head …

6 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 …

Jan 26, 2025 · Sources: Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is finalizing a three-year deal to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State. It averages $3.1 million over …

6 days ago · Jim Knowles vs. Penn State. During Knowles' first year at Ohio State in 2022, his defense had a few issues with Penn State’s offense. Quarterback Sean Clifford threw for 371 …

6 days ago · What we're hearing on Jim Knowles' departure from Ohio State A look into what led the defensive coordinator to take the same position at Penn State. Patrick Murphy VIP 101.

Jan 26, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 26, 2025 · Jim Knowles, fresh off leading Ohio State to a national championship last week in his third year with the program, was officially announced as the Nittany Lions’ new defensive …

Jan 26, 2025 · Knowles is expected to become the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the history of college football with a salary range averaging $3.1 million over three years, …

Jan 26, 2025 · 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 …