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.

4 days ago · Why Jim Knowles walked: Philosophical clash at Ohio State leads to fresh start, historic payday at Penn State The dynamics in Ohio State's defensive room were askew after the midseason loss to Oregon

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 Monday morning.

Jim Knowles was formally introduced as Penn State’s defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Just two weeks after winning a national championship with Ohio State, Knowles discussed his decision to ...

3 days ago · STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Jim Knowles grew up in Philadelphia with an affinity for Penn State football. As a kid, he watched the Nittany Lions on the weekly sports highlight show, a staple of Sunday ...

2 days ago · As he grew up in North Philadelphia, Jim Knowles recalls, the family television had only three channels. On Sundays, Knowles remembers watching the highlights of the Penn State game from the previous day, hosted by former Nittany Lions coach Joe Paterno’s brother, George. Knowles says the coaches he had growing up revered Paterno, rolling up ...

Jan 27, 2025 · STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State has lured Jim Knowles away from Ohio State. 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.

Jan 26, 2025 · Penn State football coach James Franklin accomplished that goal with a big swing, moving to hire Jim Knowles, the defensive coordinator for national champion Ohio State. Though the hire won't be ...