Jim Knowles had plenty of things to occupy his time this past spring. Penn State’s first-year defensive coordinator had to ...

Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles previously has singled out a linebacker, two cornerbacks and a safety in early ...

A first-year starter in 2024, Tony Rojas was at his best in PSU's CFP run. Shoulder surgery knocked him out of spring ball, so new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is getting his first look at Rojas ...

STATE COLLEGE — Jim Knowles has quickly made his presence known at Penn State. He carries a calm, quiet demeanor as he ...

Penn State coordinators Andy Kotelnicki, Jim Knowles and Justin Lustig assess their units during training camp.

What is usually a nickel corner in most 4-2-5 defenses is a chess piece for Knowles — and should be the key to unlocking the ...

Penn State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles will soon game plan against Ohio State. Did he criticize Ryan Day and ...

Jim Knowles, Penn State's new DC, build a championship defense at Ohio State. Plus, Evan Royster's rushing record could fall.

Penn State opens the season ranked third in the Coaches Poll, its highest preseason slot since 1999. The Nittany Lions likely will be there in the first AP Top 25 as well. FOX Sports' Joel Klatt ...

New Penn State football defensive leader Jim Knowles has only been on the job for a week. The 59-year-old Philadelphia native − the man regarded as arguably the best in the nation at what he ...

James Franklin has picked up his first win over Ohio State since 2016. Penn State poached Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles over the weekend. While Ryan Day and the Buckeyes were busy ...

How does Jim Knowles describe his new Penn State defense? Knowles just led an Ohio State defense that ranked No. 1 nationally, per game, in yards allowed (254 yards) and points allowed (12.9) and ...