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.

6 days ago · 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 ...

5 days ago · COLUMBUS, Ohio — Penn State football formally introduced Jim Knowles as its next defensive coordinator Tuesday. Shortly into his press conference, Knowles was asked why he left Ohio State for ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Penn State head coach James Franklin called Knowles “a strong strategist and excellent defensive mind.” The hiring is a homecoming of sorts for Knowles, who grew up in the Philadelphia area. He played collegiately at Cornell before going into coaching.

5 days ago · It didn’t take too long for James Franklin to find his guy.. Jim Knowles, the former defensive coordinator for Ohio State, is now the third person to fill the role in as many seasons for Penn State football. Knowles replaces Tom Allen, who left the Nittany Lions for the Clemson defensive coordinator position shortly after the Orange Bowl.

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.

Jim Knowles was formally introduced as Penn State’s defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Just two weeks after winning a national championship with Ohio State, Knowles discussed his decision to ...

5 days ago · New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles answers questions during his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at Pegula Ice Arena.

Jan 26, 2025 · Jim Knowles briefly worked on Wall Street before coaching. Knowles played defensive end at Cornell in the 1980s, winning three letters at defensive end and was All-Ivy League in 1986 ...

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.