jim knowles defensive coordinator

Jim Knowles, Penn State and James Franklin

Jim Knowles Praises James Franklin's 'Defensive Culture' at Penn State

In a new interview, Penn State's defensive coordinator says he's going to build the No. 1 defense with the Nittany Lions.

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Rivalry news: Ohio State loses defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to Big Ten rival

After Michigan football ran, ran again, and ran some more against rival Ohio State in 2021, Ryan Day recognized that he needed to make something of a drastic change. Out was longtime OSU staffer Kerry Coombs as the defensive coordinator, and in was Oklahoma State DC Jim Knowles.

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What James Franklin, Jim Knowles, and others are saying about the new Penn State defensive coordinator

Penn State has officially hired Jim Knowles away from Ohio State to be its next defensive coordinator. The news of the massive change broke Sunday and was officially announced by the university on Monday following a Board of Trustees committee meeting.

Ohio State to hire ex-NFL coach Matt Patricia

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Report: Matt Patricia, Ohio State Finalizing Contract as New DC After Knowles' Exit

Ohio State is finalizing an agreement with Matt Patricia to make him the team’s new defensive coordinator, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Patricia will replace Jim Knowles, who left for Penn State on the heels of the Buckeyes’ national championship triumph.

CBSSports.com · 1d

Ohio State finalizing deal with ex-NFL coach, staffer Matt Patricia as new defensive coordinator, per report

Ohio State is finalizing a deal to hire former NFL coach Matt Patricia as its new defensive coordinator, ESPN reports. The Buckeyes had been searching for a replacement after Jim Knowles departed for the same role at Penn State.

ESPN on MSN · 1d

Sources: Ohio State to hire ex-NFL coach Matt Patricia as DC

Veteran NFL coach Matt Patricia is set to become Ohio State's new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

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New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles wants to push Penn State over the top [opinion]

Jim Knowles was the defensive coordinator the last three seasons at Ohio State, which has as many resources as any ...

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Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles hopes to light victory cigar, add CFP title to lengthy resume

Jim Knowles is at his most comfortable hiding in an office, door closed, with a cup of coffee as he dissects plays and draws up game plans. He's not a mystery in the Ohio State football facility, but ...

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Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaves for Penn State

This story was updated to reflect the hiring being made official. Ohio State has lost its defensive coordinator to a Big Ten rival. Penn State announced Monday it had hired Jim Knowles as its ...

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Here's what you need to know about Penn State's new defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — It's official: Penn State has hired former Ohio State coordinator Jim Knowles to run their defense. Word that the Nittany Lions had poached him away from the Buckeyes ...

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Analyzing Penn State’s options to fill Jim Knowles' potential hybrid position in 2025

Jim Knowles' defenses have thrived with a unique position. Will he use it at Penn State, and who could play it?

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