Feb 3, 2025 · 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

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 26, 2025 · Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has signed a deal to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State, it was announced Monday.. Knowles has a three-year deal that will average $3.1 ...

Jan 26, 2025 · Ohio State will have a new defensive coordinator in 2025 as Jim Knowles is leaving the Buckeyes to take on the same role at Penn State.

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. Knowles replaces Tom Allen, who left to take the same job with Clemson after Penn State fell to ...

Jan 26, 2025 · Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is leaving after three years for Oklahoma. Getty Images. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State head coach Ryan Day isn’t new to the idea that...

Aug 2, 2024 · For the second straight year, Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles sat down with The Dispatch for an interview previewing the upcoming season. Last year, Knowles was optimistic...

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.

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.

Jim Knowles, the architect of one of the nation’s outstanding defenses the past two seasons at Oklahoma State University, took over as defensive coordinator at Ohio State University on Jan. 2. He also coaches the Ohio State linebackers.