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 …

Jim Knowles' Ohio State departure sent shockwaves across college football, but according to defensive line coach Larry Johnson, the story is much more significant.

Feb 3, 2025 · Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles hopes to light victory cigar, add CFP title to lengthy resume

Feb 2, 2025 · Mailbox: Is Jim Knowles just a 'gunslinger', or is there more to him leaving Ohio State?

Jan 27, 2025 · UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Football Head Coach James Franklin announced the hiring of Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator for the Nittany Lions on …

Feb 4, 2025 · Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State's defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Here's what he said about leaving Ohio State football.

Feb 17, 2025 · Jim Knowles spent three seasons at Ohio State, winning a national title with the Buckeyes this past season. (Brett Davis / Imagn Images) Penn State hopes Knowles can keep …

Jan 26, 2025 · Penn State announced Monday it had hired Jim Knowles as its defensive coordinator. According to multiple reports, Knowles reached a three-year contract with an …

Jan 26, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 27, 2025 · Penn State announces Jim Knowles as its new defensive coordinator, one week after Knowles helped Ohio State to the national championship.