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.

3 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 ...

4 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

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 ...

Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State’s defensive coordinator in a Tuesday press conference, a little more than a week after news broke that he was leaving Ohio State. Knowles joining Penn ...

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.

3 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.

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...

Jan 26, 2025 · Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is leaving for the same position at Penn State. Ohio State made an attempt to keep Knowles, whose current contract does not expire for another two years. Knowles was reportedly given an offer to be the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football, but he has decided to move on after helping ...