Penn State, Jim Knowles

Penn State went all-in on Jim Knowles. But the new DC craved the home-state reunion too
Knowles was introduced as Penn State's defensive coordinator on Tuesday, one week after he left Ohio State to take the job.
Analyzing Penn State’s options to fill Jim Knowles' potential hybrid position in 2025
Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, a hybrid in his own right, has made a living at most of his coaching stops by maximizing what can be done with a position-less player. The Philadelphia native,
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to take same position at Penn State, per reports
One of the coaches that helped lead Ohio State to its 2024 national championship is reportedly heading to a Big Ten rival. Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is set to take the same position at Penn State,
Penn State’s James Franklin describes Jim Knowles hiring as “twisting, turning process”
Jim Knowles had been on James Franklin’s wish list as a potential Penn State defensive coordinator since at least 2021. But not until after Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame in the national title game last month did Franklin think the Nittany Lions’ chances of hiring Knowles away from the Buckeyes were legitimate.
Ohio State's plans to find its Jim Knowles replacement was thwarted by Hugh Freeze
With the Ohio State Buckeyes still needing to replace Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator, they apparently tried to poach D.J. Durkin away from Auburn, but Hugh Freeze was not about to let that happen.
Penn State Tackles the 'Painstaking' Process of Installing a New Defense
James Franklin and Jim Knowles describe the 'excruciating' and 'painstaking' work they're performing with the Nittany Lions' defense.
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Penn State's roster already features young talent that fits the 'JACK' position in Jim Knowles' defense
The JACK position is a key part of new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' front seven. Fortunately for Knowles, the Nittany Lions already possess multiple young fits for the role.
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Penn State journalist predicts defensive coordinator Jim Knowles may use long-time football secret weapon
Jim Knowles may have something up his sleeve next season when he takes over as Penn State's defensive coordinator.
Jim Knowles zeroes in on helping Penn State reach national championship aspirations: 'That's not just talk'
The new Nittany Lions defensive coordinator spoke about his goals during the introductory press conference on Tuesday ...
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Will Jim Knowles' key hybrid position make a comeback within Penn State defense?
New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles brings ... record is a hybrid position that dates back to his days at Western Michigan Previously referred to as the "Jack" or "Leo" position ...
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New Penn State DC Jim Knowles reveals why he deserted Ohio State for lateral position
Instead of watching defensive coordinator Jim Knowles ... of Jack Sawyer and JT Tuimoloau is inconsistent, at best. When inquired about his ambitions to become a head coach, Knowles expressed ...
How Ohio State football's 2025 defense and special teams look, position by position
Ohio State lost a majority of its starters on defense after winning the national championship in 2024. Here's who returns.
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Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to take same position at Penn State
Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is set to take the same position at Penn State ... in the NFL Draft this spring, including Jack Sawyer, J.T. Tuimoloau, and Tyleik Williams.