Jim Knowles was the Ohio State Buckeyes' defensive coordinator during their 2024 CFP national championship victory. He was masterful in preparing the Buckeyes' defense against formidable opponents ...

The college football coaching carousel took an unusual turn this offseason when Jim Knowles departed defending champion Ohio State for Penn State in a lateral move to become the Nittany Lions ...

Perhaps the biggest coaching splash of the college football offseason, acclaimed defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left Ohio State for Big Ten rival Penn State after securing a national championship.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jim Knowles, in an interview with ESPN’s Heather Dinich, recently detailed his departure as Ohio State football’s defensive coordinator for the same role at Penn State.

Former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles claims he was asked not to attend the team's national championship celebration. Knowles felt his position at Ohio State had become awkward ...

Apr 26, 2025; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive coordinator Jim Knowles walks on the field prior to the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit ...

Even a few months later, it is still shocking that former Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left for the Big Ten rival Penn State Nittany Lions right after winning a national ...

Former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said he'd still be with the Buckeyes if the school offered him a contract extension earlier. Knowles became the highest-paid defensive ...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — It didn’t take long for Jim Knowles to confirm what he believed was true when Penn State hired him to be defensive coordinator just three months ago. Then, Knowles was ...

It didn’t take long for Jim Knowles to confirm what he believed was true when Penn State hired him to be defensive coordinator just three months ago. Then, Knowles was fresh off coaching Ohio ...