Jim Knowles - Penn State - Official Athletics Website
Jim Knowles, a native of Philadelphia who attended St. Joseph's Prep, is a 37-year college football coaching veteran and brings 17 years of experience as a defensive coordinator.
Philadelphia native Jim Knowles accomplishes childhood dream …
Feb 4, 2025 · Knowles is coming off a national championship at Ohio State after leading the No. 1 unit in the nation, and he’s bringing that Philadelphia toughness in hopes of doing the same with Penn State. “I think I can help. I think I can be of service,” Knowles said.
Jim Knowles (American football) - Wikipedia
Jim Knowles (born April 16, 1965) is an American college football coach and former player. He is currently the defensive coordinator at Penn State University. Knowles served as the head football coach at Cornell University from 2004 to 2009.
New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles: ‘This
Jan 28, 2025 · Knowles, 59, graduated from St. Joseph's Prep in 1983, and as he alluded to in his comments to the team, the linebacker pursued college football at a lower level by enrolling at...
Philly’s Jim Knowles brings his defensive success to Penn State
Fifteen days after he won a national title as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, Knowles sat down at the podium in Happy Valley on Tuesday, wearing the school’s emblem he grew up watching. “Penn...
Jim Knowles: 'Penn State was everything' growing up in Philly
Jan 28, 2025 · Across 3 seasons on the staff of Ryan Day, Knowles reinvigorated the Buckeye defense to be among the best in the entire country. It culminated in a 2024 national championship, the first of the 12-team Playoff era and the …
Jim Knowles Named Penn State’s Defensive Coordinator
Jan 27, 2025 · Knowles, a native of Philadelphia and an alum of St. Joseph’s Prep, joins the Nittany Lions after spending three seasons as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator.
Jim Knowles shares how Philadelphia roots impact coaching …
Feb 23, 2025 · Jim Knowles basically feels right at home at Penn State due to his Philadelphia roots and that reflects in his coaching philosophy. The new Nittany Lions defensive coordinator has seen a lot in his career and just won a national title with Ohio State this past season.
Getting To Know Penn State Football Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles
Jan 27, 2025 · Knowles becomes James Franklin’s third defensive coordinator in four years and is fresh off a national championship with the Buckeyes. Entering his 37th year coaching, Knowles brings a loaded resume to the Nittany Lion sideline.
Jim Knowles left Ohio State for Penn State in rare lateral job change
Jan 27, 2025 · Maybe it was mostly about showing him the money, but if Jim Knowles loved working at Ohio State, leaving for Penn State was a funny way of showing it. ... Penn State reportedly is paying the 59-year-old Philadelphia native $3.1 million to lose to Ohio State next season. He made 2.2 million this season, and OSU offered a contract extension that ...