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 ...

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 for ...

Two weeks ago, Jim Knowles was basking in the afterglow of an Ohio State national championship in Atlanta. On Tuesday, he was sitting in the media room at Pegula Ice Arena in central Pennsylvania ...

New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles brings an accomplished background to Happy Valley, fresh off helping Ohio State capture a national championship. Among the more intriguing dynamics ...

In his first interview since becoming Penn State's defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles outlined not only his recruiting strategy but also the ethos he will bring to the Nittany Lions. "We're going ...

Jim Knowles, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, brought his Penn State football history and some Philly ethos to his first meeting with the Nittany Lions. Knowles, whom Penn State hired away ...

The Buckeyes just lost offensive coordinator Chip Kelly to the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders a week after losing defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to Penn State. Winning a national title opens the door ...

ATLANTA — Jim Knowles is at his most comfortable hiding in an office, door closed, with a cup of coffee as he dissects plays and draws up game plans. He's not a mystery in the Ohio State ...