4 days ago · The scope of Ohio State’s defensive rebuild grew on Sunday. Reports surfaced of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaving for the same role at Penn State, a move that became official within 24 ...

3 days ago · The Nittany Lions hired Knowles on Monday to serve as their defensive coordinator. Knowles held the same position with the national champion Buckeyes for three years. Knowles replaces Tom Allen, who left to take the same job with Clemson after Penn State fell to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Ohio State had the top ...

2 days ago · Knowles played an instrumental role in Ohio State’s march to a national championship during the 2024 season, overseeing a loaded unit that finished first among all FBS programs in scoring ...

4 days ago · 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 three years. pic.twitter ...

3 days ago · Ohio State fans may not like it, but drill down and you find the oily truth: Jim Knowles is a gun for hire. [email protected]. @rollerCD. Get more Ohio State football news by listening to our ...

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 ...

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 football coach at Cornell University from 2004 to 2009.

Jim Knowles is in his second season as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Ohio State University. His first Ohio State defense finished higher in 2022 in all four major defensive categories than in 2021, including significant improvements in total defense and passing defense.

Jim Knowles is in his second season as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Ohio State University. His first Ohio State defense finished higher in 2022 in all four major defensive categories than in 2021, including significant improvements in total defense and passing defense.

Jim Knowles, the architect of one of the nation’s outstanding defenses the past two seasons at Oklahoma State University, took over as defensive coordinator at Ohio State University on Jan. 2. He also coaches the Ohio State linebackers.