Penn State hiring Jim Knowles

Ohio State Buckeyes Defender Fires Pointed Message at Jim Knowles
Right after the Ohio State Buckeyes won the national championship, rumors started running rampant about the future of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. It did
Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaves for Penn State
Ohio State has lost its defensive coordinator to a Big Ten rival. Penn State announced Monday it had hired Jim Knowles as its defensive coordinator. According to multiple reports, Knowles reached a three-year contract with an average annual salary of $3.
New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles: ‘This is where I want to be’
Penn State released a video of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles meeting with the program after his hiring.
Penn State officially welcomes Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator with approval of high-paying contract
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 31: Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is seen prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Getty Images
Penn State lures defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Penn State has lured Tom Knowles away from Ohio State. The Nittany Lions have hired Knowles to serve as their defensive coordinator.
Penn State hires Jim Knowles from Ohio State, making him college football's highest-paid defensive coordinator
Knowles, a Philadelphia native with strong ties to the Northeast, transformed the Buckeyes' defense during an impressive three-year stint. Ohio State ranked top three in total defense each of the past two seasons and led the nation by holding opponents to 254.6 yards per game and 4.2 yards per play during a historic campaign.
Penn State DC Jim Knowles Fires Savage 3-Word Shot at Ohio State After Departure
It appears that Knowles didn't take long to shuck his scarlet red colors and put on the blue and white at Penn State, taking aim at the conference leaders. It's a huge get for Penn State, who already had one of the most productive defenses in the nation last year, and now adds arguably the top defensive coordinator in the sport to the mix in 2025.
Penn State hiring Jim Knowles as new defensive coordinator
CBS Sports reports that Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is leaving the Buckeyes to join James Franklin's staff at Penn State. Knowles is expected to be paid an average of $3.1 million over three years, according to ESPN . During Knowles' time at Ohio State, the Buckeyes ranked in the top three in total defense for two of those years.
Ohio State football safety Caleb Downs on Jim Knowles' departure: 'It was sad to hear'
Ohio State star safety Caleb Downs gave his reaction on Monday to the departure of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who left for Penn State.
Internal hire for defensive coordinator maybe obvious choice for Ohio State football
Ohio State football fans weren’t able to bathe in the afterglow for too long after the glorious national championship victory as defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is officially out the door. What makes this departure even more depressing is the fact that he is heading to State College,
Jim Knowles on Penn State Football: 'This Is Where I Want to Be'
Jim Knowles, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, brought his Penn State football history and some Philly ethos to his ...
Jim Knowles contract: New Penn State defensive coordinator can eclipse $4 million with lucrative bonuses
Already boasting the largest salary among college football assistants, Knowles' contract allows him to hit astronomical ...
Here's what you need to know about Penn State's new defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles
The Nittany Lions reportedly made the former Ohio State assistant college football's highest-paid defensive coordinator.