Jim Knowles has a reputation for building elite defenses. He did it at Ohio State a year ago during the Buckeyes’ run to a ...

New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is just getting started in State College. Knowles, who directed the elite ...

Franklin discusses Jim Knowles' quiet approach, an offensive lineman taking a step and the Nittany Lion with the most ...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — James Franklin didn’t need the approval of Penn State’s assistant coaches as he discussed the possibility of hiring defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. But Franklin knows ...

As Jim Knowles takes over as Penn State’s defensive coordinator, how he will use his schemes and philosophies is among the most intriguing questions for next season. In particular, linebacker ...

The Nittany Lions return the bulk of their roster from last season. Two additions from the transfer portal figure to bolster ...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Jim Knowles patrolled the practice field on Tuesday afternoon with the look of a man who has seen his share of spring practices. Penn State’s new defensive coordinator was ...

Coach Franklin opts for Holuba Hall as new coordinators Knowles and Kotelnicki work with their units during the fourth of 15 spring sessions.

Penn State opens the 2025 spring practice period with the first of 15 practices ahead of the Blue-White Game on April 26. The ...

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