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.

2 days ago · Jim Knowles said the decision to leave Ohio State and take the same defensive coordinator job at Penn State came down to returning to his home state. Knowles grew up in Philadelphia, though he ...

3 days ago · Jim Knowles' defense is not static and is certainly malleable to suggestions, but even a veteran coach has a breaking point with directives. The coordinator reached his limit after three years at ...

Jim Knowles was formally introduced as Penn State’s defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Just two weeks after winning a national championship with Ohio State, Knowles discussed his decision to ...

2 days ago · New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles answers questions during his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at Pegula Ice Arena.

2 days ago · As he grew up in North Philadelphia, Jim Knowles recalls, the family television had only three channels. On Sundays, Knowles remembers watching the highlights of the Penn State game from the previous day, hosted by former Nittany Lions coach Joe Paterno’s brother, George. Knowles says the coaches he had growing up revered Paterno, rolling up ...

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.

Jan 27, 2025 · After guiding the Buckeyes defense for three seasons, Jim Knowles is jumping ship to Penn State after the Nittany Lions offered him a three-year contract worth $3.1 million per season, according ...

Jan 26, 2025 · Penn State football: Jim Knowles was a head coach. Knowles is the third straight Penn State defensive coordinator with head coaching experience — a quality James Franklin has touted repeatedly ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Penn State football formally introduced Jim Knowles as its next defensive coordinator Tuesday. Shortly into his press conference, Knowles was asked why he left Ohio State for ...