Penn State, Jim Knowles

Penn State DC Jim Knowles on working with Andy Kotelnicki, pairing talent with scheme, more
Penn State’s first-year DC directed a championship defense at Ohio State last season. His 2021 Oklahoma State defense put up extraordinary numbers. Knowles even has head coaching experience (Cornell).
Penn State football adds two new analysts, and both have ties to Jim Knowles
Penn State football has added two new analysts to James Franklin’s support staff. Both have ties to new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Shane Eachus is joining the Nittany Lions after spending the last two seasons as a defensive backs coach at Georgetown.
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New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles wants to push Penn State over the top [opinion]
The 59-year-old Philadelphia native praised Ohio State and coach Ryan Day Tuesday at his introductory press conference in State College and explained why he chose to join the Nittany Lions now after all of his success in Columbus.
Sooners defensive coordinator target Jim Knowles accepts job at Penn State
The former Ohio State and Oklahoma State defensive coordinator has accepted a job at Penn State, according to Griffin Media's Toby Rowland.
Calling Penn State the 'epitome of college football,' Jim Knowles explains why he left Ohio 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.
DC Jim Knowles: Dream to help Penn State to national title
New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said Tuesday the Nittany Lions are "so close" to winning their first national championship in almost four decades.
Penn State adds two staff members with connections to Jim Knowles
Penn State has reportedly added Shane Eachus as a defensive backs coach and Brent Zdebski as an analyst. Both have previously worked with Knowles in some capacity at previous stops in his coaching journey.
Penn State football adds pair of defensive analysts with ties to new DC Jim Knowles
Penn State and James Franklin had already made a major priority out of having analysts on staff, but thanks to a change in NCAA rules, those analysts have been allowed to perform on-field coaching since last summer.
Penn State introduces Jim Knowles
Penn State introduced new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to the media on Tuesday afternoon. The 2025 Pro Bowl games have concluded, which involved a flag football game. The NFC prevailed overall by a score of 76-63,
Report: Oklahoma’s Pursuit of DC Jim Knowles Appears Over
After weeks of rumors about the Sooners pursuing Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, a report suggests that he'll ...
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Not landing Jim Knowles is a tough blow for Oklahoma, but it won’t determine Brent Venables’ future in Norman
It would’ve been an incredibly splashy hire for Venables after 2024 defensive coordinator Zac Alley left for the same ...
Jim Knowles’ Camp Defends Traitorous Move After Buckeyes Barred Him From Championship Parade
Penn State introduced new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to the staff this week after prying him away from Ohio State.
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 ...
Jim Knowles believes Penn State is close to winning a title. He wants to make it happen.
The Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator opened up about leaving Ohio State for Penn State after winning a national ...
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Brent Venables’ Billy Napier Move Gets Seal of Approval as Jim Knowles’ Setback Launches Sooners to Familiar Waters
"If you chase two rabbits, you will catch none." Wise words, right? The post Brent Venables’ Billy Napier Move Gets Seal of ...
Jim Knowles zeroes in on helping Penn State reach national championship aspirations: 'That's not just talk'
The new Nittany Lions defensive coordinator spoke about his goals during the introductory press conference on Tuesday ...