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 ...

Knowles, who spent the last three seasons directing Ohio State's defenses, inherits proven Penn State playmakers at every ...

Some Penn State Nittany Lions are playing in their third defense. They're big fans of new coordinator Jim Knowles' approach ...

Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles talks about the defensive backs during media day on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.

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

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

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

When Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State’s new defensive coordinator in February, he said his main goal was to “have answers for the players to be able to succeed.” He believed all the tools were ...

The Penn State Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator is one of the best in the business and is already receiving preseason ...

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