(AP) — It didn’t take long for Jim Knowles to confirm what he believed was true when Penn State hired him to be defensive coordinator ... was really good, the Buckeyes were a bit better.

Jim Knowles won a national championship as defensive coordinator at Ohio State last ... While Penn State’s defense was really good, the Buckeyes were a bit better. Knowles’ last defense ...

Penn State Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles Settling in Quickly ... While Penn State’s defense was really good, the Buckeyes were a bit better. Knowles’ last defense allowed the fewest ...

Jim Knowles is making himself right at home after moving closer to home. The Philadelphia native is in his first year as Penn ...