Jim Knowles landed at Penn State less than a week after helping Ohio State win the national championship. In those precious days following the College Football Playoff finale, the sought-after defensive coordinator had options from which to choose.

Penn State made the hiring of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles official on Monday. Here's what each had to say about the move

Less than a week after their national championship victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Ohio State Buckeyes football program was shocked as Penn State rocked. The post James Franklin’s Fortunes Set to Take Turn as $10M Hire’s Masterplan for Penn State’s Recruits Turns Heads appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Knowles has carved out a stellar career for himself. His stock took off as Oklahoma State’s defensive coordinator from 2018-21. He’s been at Ohio State since 2022, producing top defenses and first-round picks. He might be the best DC in the country.

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

James Franklin and new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles released statements after Knowles was hired on Monday.

In a move that shocked college football fans, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles — fresh off helping Ohio State win a national championship — decided to leave the Buckeyes and take the same job with the Penn State Nittany Lions.

After Penn State football added Jim Knowles, the defensive coordinator comments on what his aspirations are with the team.