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.

1 day ago · Knowles successfully transformed Ohio State's defense into a championship-caliber unit over his three seasons with the program. Now, he's looking to do the same alongside head coach James Franklin ...

3 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

2 days ago · Jim Knowles said the decision to leave Ohio State and take the same defensive coordinator job at Penn State came down to returning to his home state. Knowles grew up in Philadelphia, though he ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Penn State football formally introduced Jim Knowles as its next defensive coordinator Tuesday. Shortly into his press conference, Knowles was asked why he left Ohio State for ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Ohio State's defense was set for change in 2025, as it was set to lose at least eight starters from a group that ranked statistically as the best in the country and helped the Buckeyes win the ...

2 days ago · New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles answers questions during his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at Pegula Ice Arena.

Jan 27, 2025 · Jim Knowles wanted out of Ohio State. Before saying, “Duh, no kidding,” realize there are two ways to see the reasoning behind any job exit. 1. Running to something; 2. Running from something.

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.

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State officially introduced Jim Knowles as its new defensive coordinator on Tuesday. The 59-year-old Philadelphia native left Ohio State days after it won the College Football Playoff championship to take the same job with the Nittany Lions. Money was certainly part of the reason why. According to CBS Sports, some in-fighting among the Buckeyes staff likely played a role ...