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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.
Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles meets the media in first press conference
The Penn State Nittany Lions football team officially introduced new defensive coordiantor Jim Knowles to the media on Tuesday, Feb, 4. The newest defensive leader under head coach James Franklin, addressed the assembled reporters in Pegula Ice Arena due to the construction at Beaver Stadium.
WATCH: Jim Knowles, new Penn State defensive coordinator’s introductory press conference
Penn State’s new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles met the media for the first time Tuesday for the first time since signing his contract last week. Knowles talked about leaving Ohio State after a National Championship, the 2025 potential for the Nittany Lions and even growing up in Philadelphia.
BWI Live: The most important quotes from Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles
The Penn State Nittany Lions Football team introduced new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to the media on Tuesday, and we’re discussing his comments from the 30-minute press conference on today’s show.
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.
What James Franklin, new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said about Penn State football
Penn State made the hiring of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles official on Monday. Here's what each had to say about the move
Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaves for Penn State
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 $3.1 million. Knowles is a Philadelphia native. In a statement, Knowles said he was "excited for this opportunity" to join the Nittany Lions' program.
Penn State hires defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Penn State has hired Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator after he helped Ohio State win the national championship, according to multiple reports. The Buckeyes had hoped to keep the 59-year-old Knowles, who also was pursued by Oklahoma and Notre Dame.
Penn State football hiring Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator
Knowles has been the defensive coordinator for the Buckeyes since 2022 and has coached his unit to a top 5 finish in 2023 and 2024.
Jim Knowles believes Penn State is close to winning a title. He wants to make it happen.
The Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator opened up about leaving Ohio State for Penn State after winning a national championship — and how he thinks he can help the football team he always viewed as the sport's gold standard.
Penn State hires letterman, national champion to Jim Knowles’ defensive staff
The Nittany Lions are adding a Penn State letterman and former national champion to Jim Knowles’ staff. Greg Gattuso, Albany’s longtime head coach and a defensive lineman on Penn State’s 1982 national championship team,
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.
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Penn State finalizing contract with defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, per reports
On Sunday afternoon, multiple reports surfaced suggesting Penn State is finalizing the contract with Ohio State ...
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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.