What led Jim Knowles to Penn State from Ohio State: ‘This is where he wanted to be’
Tapping into Knowles’ brilliance could be the difference between a top-10 unit and one that pushes Penn State to be the ...
Mailbox: Is Jim Knowles just a 'gunslinger', or is there more to him leaving Ohio State?
To John: Nobody in the Ohio State program is talking, but there's something very odd about Knowles' departure. Leaving to be a head coach would make sense. Leaving for the same position at a lesser ...
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Pressure Mounts on Jim Knowles as James Franklin's Crisis Pushes Penn State into Unexpected Territory
While football Saturdays remain vacant, a couple of ancillary offshoots help fill the air. The post Pressure Mounts on Jim ...
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Why did Jim Knowles leave Ohio State football for Penn State? Here’s what he said
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Penn State football formally introduced Jim Knowles as its next defensive coordinator Tuesday. Shortly into his press conference, Knowles was asked why he left 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 with directives.  The coordinator reached his limit after three years at ...
James Franklin explains how Penn State football hired Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Penn State's James Franklin explained, for the first time, of hiring away top defensive coordinator Jim Knowles from Ohio ...
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Former Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles answers why he left for PSU
Jim Knowles said the decision to leave Ohio State and take the same defensive coordinator job at Penn State came down to returning to his home state. Knowles grew up in Philadelphia, though he ...
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What will Ohio State do without Jim Knowles? How different will 2025 be? Buckeyes mailbag
Ohio State won a national championship less ... they are now looking for a new defensive coordinator after Jim Knowles left for Penn State. You’ve got questions about that and more.
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Jim Knowles Sends Message to Ohio State, Ryan Day
The Ohio State Buckeyes have lost defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to the Penn State Nittany Lions. It was a tough blow for a team that was fresh off of a national championship win. Knowles ...
Kyle McCord’s Honest Admission After Ohio State’s CFP Victory
Kyle McCord, the Buckeyes' starter in 2024, left and transferred to Syracuse. The move worked out for Ohio State as Howard transferred to Ohio State from Kansas State and McCord played well at ...