4 days ago · Why Jim Knowles walked: Philosophical clash at Ohio State leads to fresh start, historic payday at Penn State The dynamics in Ohio State's defensive room were askew after the midseason loss to Oregon

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.

Jan 26, 2025 · Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is leaving for the same position at Penn State. Ohio State made an attempt to keep Knowles, whose current contract does not expire for another two years. Knowles was reportedly given an offer to be the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football, but he has decided to move on after helping Ohio State win the College Football Playoff ...

Jan 26, 2025 · Ohio State will have a new defensive coordinator in 2025 as Jim Knowles is leaving the Buckeyes to take on the same role at Penn State.

Jan 26, 2025 · In case you missed the news of the day, a day in which the Ohio State football team celebrated its 2024 College Football Playoff national championship, it appears as though OSU defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles is leaving the program for Penn State. It's a blow, especially when a coach of his pedigree heads to a Big Ten rival right after a day to remember what he meant to the Scarlet and Gray ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Penn State has lured Jim Knowles away from Ohio State. The Nittany Lions have hired Knowles to serve as their defensive coordinator.

Jan 26, 2025 · Penn State has lured Jim Knowles away from Ohio State to become its defensive coordinator.

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. Consider: 26th in passing defense (200.5) vs. 96th (245.8).

Jim Knowles, the architect of one of the nation’s outstanding defenses the past two seasons at Oklahoma State University, took over as defensive coordinator at Ohio State University on Jan. 2. He also coaches the Ohio State linebackers.

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.