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 ...

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

James Franklin knows what he is getting in Jim Knowles. The former Ohio State defensive coordinator didn’t come cheap. If a ...

Penn State is getting ready to return to the practice field for its second week of preseason camp. Before the pads come on, ...

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

Knowles’ scheme is known as one of the more complex in college football. He runs a 4-2-5, similar to the system former defensive coordinator Tom Allen ran at Penn State in 2024. The former Ohio State ...

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

Penn State cornerbacks coach Terry Smith called his room the deepest and most talented he has seen in 12 seasons.

After a 13-3 finish in 2024, including a College Football Playoff semifinal appearance, Penn State is ranked No. 3 in the ...