Jim Knowles, Penn State

Six Things to Know About Jim Knowles, Penn State's New Defensive Coordinator
Knowles would join James Franklin's Penn State staff after three seasons at Ohio State, where he won a national championship.
How Penn State hire would shake college football: 3 things to know about Jim Knowles
Why is Jim Knowles a great fit to lead Penn State's defense? Get to know the former Ohio State assistant coach
Penn State is hiring Ohio State DC Jim Knowles. What will he have to work with?
Penn State is hiring Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, per multiple reports. What will Knowles have to work with in Happy Valley?
Reports: Penn State to hire Philly’s Jim Knowles to run its defense after three seasons at Ohio State
The Philadelphia native and St. Joseph’s Prep alum will become Penn State ’s next defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports on Sunday. Knowles has been with Ohio State since 2022, and reportedly will be the highest-paid coordinator in college football history. The deal, according to ESPN, is worth $3.1 million over three years.
What does Jim Knowles leaving for Penn State mean for Ohio State football?
The departure of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles adds a challenge for Ohio State, which was already dealing with heavy roster turnover on defense.
The hiring of Jim Knowles leaves no excuses left for Penn State’s James Franklin
Penn State just made DC Jim Knowles the highest-paid coordinator in college football. With him now on the staff, James Franklin has no excuses left not to win a title.
Penn State swipes Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles on record contract
Ohio State’s defensive coordinator is celebrating winning a national championship with a new contract — from one of their rivals.
Ohio State football is battling other schools to retain Jim Knowles
Ohio State football is doing its part to retain defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. The Buckeyes have made Knowles an offer that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football,
Ohio State football offers Jim Knowles extension that would make him highest-paid DC
Ohio State has made Jim Knowles a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator.
Ohio State makes their attempt to keep DC Jim Knowles that would have him cashing in big time
Ohio State had to turn their attention from winning the National Championship to team and coaching staff decisions for the future rather quickly. One of the biggest talking points has been around defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and whether or not he could leave Columbus after a standout year for his unit.
Penn State landed Jim Knowles, and Lions are keeping a key defensive assistant, report
On Sunday, that became clear when Franklin hired Jim Knowles away from national champion Ohio State to become the Nittany ...
Report: Penn State to Retain Co-DC Anthony Poindexter With New Contract
According to Yahoo Sports, Penn State co-defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter will return for the Nittany Lions to work ...
'We could really get Jim?': Jim Knowles, Anthony Poindexter and Penn State's sizzling start to the offseason
In perhaps the biggest offseason move so far, Penn State hired away Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to make him ...
Penn State hires a new defensive coordinator, who just won a national championship. Here are details.
Penn State has hired Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator after he helped Ohio State win the national championship, according ...
No. 1 Penn State Wrestling Routs Rutgers for 65th Straight Win
The Nittany Lions (9-0) scored four technicals, including the 11th this season by top-ranked Mitchell Mesenbrink (165 pounds) ...
Penn State adds 3-star 2026 prospect from high school led by former Nittany Lion
Julian Peterson (2) of Winslow catches a pass and would score on the play during the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 4 football ...
Penn State faces Rutgers following Murray's 24-point performance
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-12, 0-9 Big Ten) at Penn State Lady Lions (10-10, 1-8 Big Ten) University Park, Pennsylvania; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Penn State takes on Rutgers after Moriah Murray ...