Jim Knowles has quickly made his presence known at Penn State. He carries a calm, quiet demeanor as he observes practices, noting everything he likes and doesn’t to pass it on to his position coaches.

Some Penn State Nittany Lions are playing in their third defense. They're big fans of new coordinator Jim Knowles' approach ...

Few defensive coordinators in the country have the reputation that Jim Knowles does. The leader of the Nittany Lions’ defense ...

When Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State’s new defensive coordinator in February, he said his main goal was to “have ...

Knowles said Durant suggested Durant is the kind of lineman who will help force the entire defense to be designed in a ...

The Penn State Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator is one of the best in the business and is already receiving preseason ...

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Knowles’ toughness, forged on the streets of North Philadelphia, and his intelligence, developed in Catholic grade schools ...

FILE - Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles watches the team during an NCAA college spring football game on April 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File) JJL ...

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.

Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles settling in quickly with the Nittany Lions By: Travis Johnson, The Associated Press Posted: 10:17 AM CDT Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025 Last Modified: 11:31 ...