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.

4 days ago · Sources: Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is finalizing a three-year deal to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State. It averages $3.1 million over three years.

4 days ago · Jim Knowles wanted out of Ohio State. Before saying, “Duh, no kidding,” realize there are two ways to see the reasoning behind any job exit. 1. Running to something; 2. Running from something.

4 days ago · STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State has lured Jim Knowles away from Ohio State. The Nittany Lions hired Knowles on Monday to serve as their defensive coordinator. Knowles held the same position with the national champion Buckeyes for three years. Knowles replaces Tom Allen, who left to take the same job with Clemson after Penn State fell to ...

2 days ago · Knowles played an instrumental role in Ohio State’s march to a national championship during the 2024 season, overseeing a loaded unit that finished first among all FBS programs in scoring ...

4 days ago · The scope of Ohio State’s defensive rebuild grew on Sunday. Reports surfaced of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaving for the same role at Penn State, a move that became official within 24 ...

4 days ago · Ohio State has lost its defensive coordinator to a Big Ten rival. Penn State announced Monday it had hired Jim Knowles as its defensive coordinator. According to multiple reports, Knowles reached ...

4 days ago · Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has signed a deal to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State, it was announced Monday.. Knowles has a three-year deal that will average $3.1 ...

4 days ago · Jim Knowles vs. Penn State. During Knowles' first year at Ohio State in 2022, his defense had a few issues with Penn State’s offense. Quarterback Sean Clifford threw for 371 yards (the most Ohio ...

Jim Knowles is in his second season as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Ohio State University. His first Ohio State defense finished higher in 2022 in all four major defensive categories than in 2021, including significant improvements in total defense and passing defense.