Penn State’s defense is turning the page, and with Jim Knowles taking over as defensive coordinator, it’s doing so with a ...

The initial take during Penn State spring practice sessions: Knowles has been uniquely quiet, studious and ever-confident.

Several players have stood out to Knowles during spring practice so far. He said he admires how the cornerbacks cover ...

Penn State made one of the biggest coaching splashes of the college football offseason when it lured Jim Knowles away from Ohio State after winning a national championship to be its new defensive ...

Jim Knowles has a reputation for building elite defenses. He did it at Ohio State a year ago during the Buckeyes’ run to a national championship. Knowles even built some good ones at Oklahoma ...

Jim Knowles didn’t get much of a break after helping Ohio State win a national championship in January. Just days later, he was introduced as Penn State’s new defensive coordinator ...

As the Buckeyes look to defend their national championship, understanding Patricia's defensive philosophy provides insight into how Ohio State's defense might evolve in 2025.

Knowles has been uniquely quiet, studious and ever-confident. The man who just led Ohio State's nation's-best defense to a College Football Playoff championship. “Jim is a man of few words.