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 Monday morning.

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 can confirm that Knowles has agreed to leave the same position at Ohio State and come to …

Jan 28, 2025 · Jim Knowles, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, brought his Penn State football history and some Philly ethos to his first meeting with the Nittany Lions.

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 childhood...

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.

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 · Penn State has a new defensive coordinator, and it’s time fans who don’t know about him find out about Jim Knowles. Knowles is a name most rabid college football fans have known for years. Most recently, he ran Ohio State’s defense for three seasons, the most recent one being the most successful.

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 at Clemson....