New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has made his way to Happy Valley. Now, he’s excited to work alongside head coach James Franklin to get Penn State to the next level as a program. In his ...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the days after the Orange Bowl, Penn State’s players gathered on campus for a team meeting. At that ...

After leaving the Buckeyes and joining the Penn State Nittany Lions as the new DC, Jim Knowles will coach for the first time ...

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James Franklin's off-season media availability became slightly heated when asked how the Jim Knowles hire went down ...

Franklin had talked to Knowles in December 2021 shortly after defensive coordinator Brent Pry, one of his longtime assistants ...

Jim Knowles did not attend Ohio State football's championship celebration before leaving for Penn State. One Big Ten coach ...

3 things to know about Jim Knowles “I am excited for this opportunity to join Penn State Football,” Knowles said. "I would like to thank Coach Franklin, Pat Kraft and President Neeli Bendapudi ...

In his first interview since becoming Penn State's defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles ... championship." Knowles said. Knowles also praised Penn State coach James Franklin for building "a real ...

James Franklin has picked up his first win over Ohio State since 2016. Penn State poached Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles over the weekend. While Ryan Day and the Buckeyes were busy ...

Tapping into Knowles’ brilliance could be the difference between a top-10 unit and one that pushes Penn State to be the ...

STATE COLLEGE – 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 ...