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Former Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles answers why he left for PSU
Former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said he was grateful for his three years at OSU, but the pull of his home state lured him away.
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 numbers
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.
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.
Does Jim Knowles have head coaching aspirations? The new Penn State defensive coordinator’s answer may surprise you
Jim Knowles will enter his 38th season as a college coach in 2025. Penn State will be the seventh different school he’s worked at and the fifth different place he’s been a defensive coordinator. The 59-year-old Philadelphia native has been a head coach once,
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.
Sooners defensive coordinator target Jim Knowles accepts job at Penn State
The former Ohio State and Oklahoma State defensive coordinator has accepted a job at Penn State, according to Griffin Media's Toby Rowland.
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
Penn State adds two staff members with connections to Jim Knowles
Penn State has reportedly added Shane Eachus as a defensive backs coach and Brent Zdebski as an analyst. Both have previously worked with Knowles in some capacity at previous stops in his coaching journey.
Penn State football adds pair of defensive analysts with ties to new DC Jim Knowles
Penn State and James Franklin had already made a major priority out of having analysts on staff, but thanks to a change in NCAA rules, those analysts have been allowed to perform on-field coaching since last summer.
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.
What does OU do at defensive coordinator with Jim Knowles out of the picture?
Oklahoma's search for a defensive coordinator is a month old and reportedly targeting a Sun Belt Conference defensive ...
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8 potential Ohio State football defensive coordinator candidates to replace Jim Knowles
Ohio State is in the market for a defensive coordinator. A week after the Buckeyes captured their first national ...
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Brent Venables’ Billy Napier Move Gets Seal of Approval as Jim Knowles’ Setback Launches Sooners to Familiar Waters
"If you chase two rabbits, you will catch none." Wise words, right? The post Brent Venables’ Billy Napier Move Gets Seal of ...
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Sources: Oklahoma targeting Sun Belt coordinator for defensive staff position
Oklahoma is targeting Arkansas State defensive coordinator Nate Dreiling for a staff position, sources told FootballScoop.
Ohio State football’s new quarterbacks coach has played the position in the Big Ten
Ohio State football has promoted Billy Fessler to quarterbacks coach, according to multiple reports. He takes over for Chip Kelly who coached the position and served as offensive coordinator before ...
Ohio State football receivers coach Brian Hartline set to be named offensive coordinator
Ohio State wide receivers coach Brian Hartline is set to become the Buckeyes' offensive coordinator, again. He had that title ...