Ohio State, Jim Knowles

Jim Knowles explains why he left Ohio State to join Penn State
Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State’s defensive coordinator in a Tuesday press conference, a little more than a week after news broke that he was leaving Ohio State. Knowles joining Penn State is a big move for both parties.
Why Jim Knowles walked: Philosophical clash at Ohio State leads to fresh start, historic payday at Penn State
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 Ohio State,
Mailbox: Is Jim Knowles just a 'gunslinger', or is there more to him leaving Ohio State?
To John: Nobody in the Ohio State program is talking, but there's something very odd about Knowles' departure. Leaving to be a head coach would make sense. Leaving for the same position at a lesser rival sure smells like there is something he doesn't like about Ohio State and the way he was treated.
How Ryan Day 'interference' led to Jim Knowles bolting for Penn State
Knowles is now heading to Penn State, where he should have more freedom to run the type of scheme that he wants. He is also the highest-paid assistant coach in college football with a deal averaging $3.1 million, and that number can be even higher when incentives come into play. Jim Knowles leaving for Penn State now makes a lot more sense.
What will Ohio State do without Jim Knowles? How different will 2025 be? Buckeyes mailbag
Answering your questions about Ohio State's national title run and what's next with Jim Knowles and a long list of seniors leaving.
Chip Kelly, Jim Knowles and how Ryan Day should replace Ohio State’s coordinators: Buckeye Talk podcast
Ryan Day has to replace a few valuable pieces of his coaching staff as he heads into Year 7 running the Ohio State football ...
J.T. Tuimoloau calls playing for Jim Knowles a 'blessing'
J.T. Tuimoloau is one of the best Ohio State football defensive players, and he's still clearly a fan of former defensive ...
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Why does everyone play so hard for Jim Knowles? Those closest to Penn State’s new DC understand
Former NFL MVP Rich Gannon, who’s known Knowles since high school, told the CDT: “He didn’t have an enemy. Everybody just ...
Chip Kelly follows Jim Knowles out the door, and Ohio State football will be just fine
Winning means losing. Ohio State captured the CFP title and quickly saw offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and defensive ...
Jim Knowles Praises James Franklin's 'Defensive Culture' at Penn State
In a new interview, Penn State's defensive coordinator says he's going to build the No. 1 defense with the Nittany Lions.
Penn State solidifies all-in approach with hiring DC Jim Knowles from Big Ten rival
Knowles will make Penn State's defense one of the best in the country, but his addition might help the offense too.
Penn State lures defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles shouts to his team ...
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Jim Knowles introductory press conference: Live updates
Penn State football made a splash on the national college football landscape when it filled its vacant defensive coordinator ...