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.

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 …

Jan 26, 2025 · It looks like Penn State has its man at defensive coordinator, and his name is Jim Knowles. In a move that will send shockwaves through college football, Nittany Sports Now …

Jan 28, 2025 · In his first address to Nittany Lions players after being officially named their new defensive coordinator on Monday, Knowles spoke of the role Penn State football had in his …

Jan 26, 2025 · Reliable sources confirm that barring last second change of heart, Jim Knowles is headed to Penn State. He has notified James Franklin that he’ll accept their offer of well over …

Jan 27, 2025 · Fresh off a national championship run with Ohio State, Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has accepted the same position at Big Ten rival Penn State.

Jan 27, 2025 · 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, …

Jan 26, 2025 · Knowles is the third straight Penn State defensive coordinator with head coaching experience — a quality James Franklin has touted repeatedly in terms of unit ownership and...

Jan 27, 2025 · Franklin took a significant step late last week when he hired Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to run his defense and replace Tom Allen, who left for the same job …

Jan 26, 2025 · Penn State has hired Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles in the same role, Nittany Lions coach James Franklin announced Monday.. Knowles heads to Penn State …